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General Information About Temple University Temple University is a national center of excellence in teaching and research with an international presence. Our talented faculty and broad curriculum of nearly 300 academic programs provide superior educational opportunities for academically talented and highly motivated students, without regard to their status or station in life. Temple’s richly diverse student population and the dramatic growth of our residential campus community of student scholars enrich the educational and extracurricular life of our people. While the University especially serves students from Greater Philadelphia, it is enlivened by a rapidly increasing number of students from across Pennsylvania, throughout the nation, and around the world.We maintain an international presence with campuses in Tokyo and Rome and programs in London, Beijing, and six other locations worldwide. A long-time leader in professional education, Temple prepares the largest body of practitioners in Pennsylvania; we are among the nation’s largest educators in the combined fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, podiatry and law. In addition, we offer more than four dozen doctoral and more than 100 master’s degree programs that contribute to research and scholarship. Temple seeks to create new knowledge that improves the human condition and uplifts the human spirit.To achieve this goal, we maintain our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting outstanding faculty that prize diversity of thought, excel in scholarly endeavors, and support the aspirations of capable students.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - City: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 18,574 Percent Admitted 61% Men Admitted 60% Women Admitted 61% Full Time Retention Rate 88% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 500 600 Math 510 610 Writing 490 590 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 21 26
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $11,764 Room & Board Charge $9,198 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 Dorm Capacity 5,024 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 40,312 Native American 170 Asian 3,970 African American 6,003 Hispanic 1,452 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 24,644 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 6,680




