Since it was founded in 1884, Temple University has evolved into an international powerhouse in higher education and a top-tier research institution with roughly 36,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
As Philadelphia's only public university, Temple offers students a dynamic and nurturing learning environment with the support of a renowned faculty, dedicated academic advisors focused on setting a clear path to graduation and a broad curriculum of more than 160 undergraduate majors. Temple is also a longtime leader in professional education, being one of the nation's largest educators in the combined fields of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy and podiatry. The university provides an unparalleled value to families in the region and serves as an essential resource to the surrounding community. Temple also offers a gateway to the world with long-standing international campuses in Tokyo and Rome and study abroad opportunities across six continents.
In 2015, Temple achieved the R1 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the most active research universities in the nation. Temple also recently celebrated several milestones, including a Rhodes scholar, a Goldwater scholar, and its largest and brightest graduating class.
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Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096
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Charles Library
The Liacouras Center
O?Connor Plaza and Founder?s Garden
The Bell Tower
6. Pearson and McGonigle Recreation Center 7. Independence Blue Cross Student Recreation Center 8. The Shops at Liacouras Walk 9. Rock Hall 10. Aramark Student Training and Recreation Complex 11. Science Education and Research Center 12. Howard Gittis Student Center
Delaware River Waterfront (Penn's Landing, Spruce Street Harbor Park, etc.)
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Old City, Fishtown, Rittenhouse, East Passyunk neighborhoods
The Franklin Institute
6. Fairmount Park & Kelly Drive 7. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 8. Liberty Place Shopping Mall 9. South Philadelphia Sports Complex 10. Chinatown
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Temple exclusively uses the Common Application and takes a holistic approach to admissions, reviewing several factors to fully capture each student's experiences, interests and academic coursework. Temple is a test-optional school.
First-year students will need to choose between Early Action and Regular Decision. The Early Action deadline is Nov. 1, with decisions scheduled for mid-January (or earlier). The Regular Decision deadline is Feb. 1. Those who apply as first-year students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships and honors.
Temple University also welcomes transfer applicants. Applicants are considered transfer students if they have attempted 15 or more college-level credits after high school.
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Temple has a long tradition of self-made success. The university started in 1884 as a night school so students who worked during the day could keep their jobs. Though much has changed, Temple's heritage still drives the work ethic of its students. Owls turn opportunities into accomplishments. World-class labs are the proving grounds for world-changing ideas. A classroom doubles as a tech startup's boardroom. Professors mentor students through graduate school and beyond. And it's all because of the uncommon drive Temple students and faculty share.
Students customize their college life in numerous ways: Living Learning Communities; an immersive Honors Program; interdisciplinary majors; creative and research grants; internships; hybrid and online learning options; and career preparation and placement.
Temple encourages the spirit of entrepreneurship university wide, so Owls know how to thrive no matter their course in life. To help foster such skills, annual innovation and business-idea competitions are open to the entire Temple community, and all students have access to mentors, resources and guidance to develop their business ideas and plans.
Temple also propels students into top graduate programs through challenging academic work, research opportunities and close partnerships with professors.
Majors and Degrees Offered
More than 400 academic programs are offered, including more than 160 undergraduate degrees from within 12 undergraduate schools and colleges, plus the Division of University Studies for undecided students. Temple also has 5 professional schools: medicine, law, dentistry, podiatry and pharmacy.
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Horticultural Science.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Landscape Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
German Studies.
Italian Studies.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Genome Sciences/Genomics.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Actuarial Science.
Business/Commerce, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Financial Planning and Services.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Insurance.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Meeting and Event Planning.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
Real Estate.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Chinese Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Medical Informatics.
Music Therapy/Therapist.
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Public Health, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Applied Mathematics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, Other.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Computational Science.
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
International/Global Studies.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Natural Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Materials Science.
Physical Sciences, Other.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography, Other.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Dance, General.
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Graphic Design.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Music Pedagogy.
Music Performance, General.
Music Technology.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Musical Theatre.
Painting.
Photography.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Students Say
Such achievements wouldn't be nearly as effective if not for the faculty, and accordingly, professors are praised as being "extremely accessible," "highly skilled at relaying information and teaching," and providing "many opportunities outside of the classroom for students." It's not just about relaying information as it is about facilitating interactions and collaborations. Professors "genuinely care about how well you learn the material and try as hard as they can to get you as excited to learn as they are to teach," which is why classes involve "lots of discussion-based lectures and ways of challenging students to think outside the box." You're never alone at Temple either: "For example, for Calculus help I could go to the tutoring center, the student success center, MCC (Mathematics Counseling Center), or I could attend PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) sessions offered for group tutoring before the exam."
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Base undergraduate tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 year for PA residents is $17,136 and for non-PA residents is $30,864. Base housing on campus is $8,906 and base meal plan is $3,460.
Financial Aid
Temple is known for its innovation in student-loan debt reduction and college affordability. Each year, the university awards more than $100 million in scholarships. FAFSA required for need-based aid consideration. Temple also offers the innovative Fly in 4 program, which helps students limit their debt by graduating in four years. As a part of Fly in 4, Temple awards four-year grants to 500 eligible students to reduce their need to work for pay.
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Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
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Student Body
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Temple has more than 26,000 undergraduate students across the globe, creating a community of unique voices and perspectives. Over 120 countries are represented in the student body.
With more than 350 student clubs and organizations on campus, students have no shortage of opportunities to explore their interests and champion their beliefs. The university also hosts 18 Division I sports teams and 30 intercollegiate sports clubs.
Throughout the year, students can attend academic talks and panels, art exhibits, cultural events, films, music and dance performances, theater productions, and sports. There are several large venues for concerts and shows in the city and on campus, including the historic Temple Performing Arts Center and the university's 10,200-seat entertainment complex, which also hosts its NCAA Division I basketball games.
To keep students healthy and strong, Temple offers multiple indoor and outdoor sports, recreation and fitness facilities, including an outdoor volleyball court, a rock-climbing wall, running tracks, pools, and several locations for weightlifting and classes.
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Location
Temple's Main Campus in Philadelphia is a striking, modern campus in one of the country's liveliest urban centers. Philadelphia is the first World Heritage City in the U.S. and offers history, arts, culture, technology and many other interests to explore. Opportunities for learning, whether through a class, an internship or a research project, abound. Nearly 75% of first-year students live on campus where they are immersed in world-class facilities.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Temple's libraries are among the top research libraries in North America and hold an equivalent of more than four million bound volumes and an extensive special collection of rare books and archives, The Charles Library hosts cutting-edge makerspaces like the Scholars Studio, which features 3D printing capabilities, high-end computing and a virtual reality studio.
In the TECH Center—one of the largest student computing labs in the country—students can collaborate in breakout rooms, edit video in specialized labs, get assistance from the 24-hour help desk or work on one of 600 computers. The Science Education and Research Center is home to 68 research and teaching labs and leading-edge technologies such as powerful supercomputers and a scanning tunneling microscope that allows scientists to study matter on the nanoscale.
In addition, Main Campus has many facilities designed for student life, such as the Aramark Student Training and Recreation Complex. The facility, which includes recreation space, a 70-yard turf field and a juice bar, also houses classrooms and clinical training areas for the College of Public Health.
Off-Campus Opportunities
The City of Philadelphia blends seamlessly into the Temple experience. Students can explore more than 100 museums, a thriving restaurant scene, numerous professional sports teams and the largest landscaped urban park in the nation.
There are also dozens of options to experience new cultures and languages around the world. Students can study at Temple campuses in Tokyo or Rome or join summer programs in Brazil, South Africa, Spain and beyond. Many of the programs relate closely to areas of study, so business students could get international experience studying real markets in hubs such as Paris and Mumbai, while art and architecture students may choose to study among the masterpieces in Rome.
Students looking to enjoy the feel of a small, beautiful suburban campus can explore the Ambler campus north of Philadelphia, which provides access to all the resources of a large, global research university with a focus on the environment and community engagement.
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