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Temple University

Temple University is a Public, 4 Years+ school located in Philadelphia, PA. The 2019 average net price at Temple University is $23,192. Acceptance rate is 58.51%. The school has a total enrollment of 39,740.
Mission StatementTemple University is a national center of excellence in teaching and research with an...
Temple University is a national center of excellence in teaching and research with an international presence. Our talented faculty and broad curriculum of over 500 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 lives 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 longtime 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 5 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 who prize diversity of thought, excel in scholarly endeavors and support the aspirations of capable students.


Quick Facts

Updated U.S. Gov IPEDS 2019-20
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Top Ranked
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Student Body: 39,740
Education Type: 4 Years+
Funding: Public
Campus Type: Urban
Web Site: www.temple.edu
Acceptance Rate: 58.51%

Admission Details

Key Admissions DetailsAdmissions Deadlines, Start Dates
  • Acceptance Rate: 58.51%
  • Application Deadline: March 1, 2021
  • International Students: 3%
  • Application Fee: $55
Tuition and FeesYearly Tuition and Other Fees
In State Tuition: $16,080
Out of State/International Tuition: $28,176
In State Grad Tuition: $16,488
Out of State Grad Tuition: $22,698
Room and Board: $11,916
Books and Supplies: $1,124
Other Fees: $890
Net Price In-District/State: $23,192
Net Price Out-of-State: n/a
Student Body DataIncoming Class Data
  • Most Recent Incoming Class: 5,030
  • Men / Women Ratio: 2,120 / 2,910
  • Median SAT Verbal Range: Unreported
  • Median SAT Math Range: Unreported
  • Median ACT Range: Unreported
International Student DataInformation for International Students
  • Minimum TOEFL Score: 79
  • Minimum IETLS Score: 5.5
  • % of International Students: 3%
  • International Testing: Required
  • Total International Students: 129
Required DocumentsTranscripts and Recommendations
  • High School Transcript: Required
  • Recommendations: Recommended
  • Admissions Tests Scores: Not Considered
  • Portfolio: Not Considered

Top 5 Popular Programs

  • Business, Management, Marketing: 28%
  • Communication: 10%
  • Health Professions: 8%
  • Visual and Performing Arts: 7%
  • Biological, Biomedical Science: 5%

Academic Programs

Temple University offers 488 Total Programs in Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate Degree Levels. The most popular area of study for students are degrees in Business, Management, Marketing. Choose an area to explore below to see detailed degree programs at each degree level.
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Associate's Degree ProgramsTemple University offers 3 Associate's Degree Programs
Agriculture
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor's Degree ProgramsTemple University offers 137 Bachelor's Degree Programs
Agriculture
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Master's Degree ProgramsTemple University offers 143 Master's Degree Programs
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Education
  • Art Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Education, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Education, Teaching of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs Degree
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    Program Details
  • Education, Teaching of Individuals In Secondary Special Education Programs Degree
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  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision Degree
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    Program Details
  • Elementary Education and Teaching Degree
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    Program Details
  • Higher Education, Higher Education Administration Degree
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    Program Details
  • Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Degree
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    Program Details
  • Music Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Secondary Education and Teaching Degree
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    Program Details
  • Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Degree
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    Program Details
  • Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language, Esl Language Instructor Degree
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  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Urban Education and Leadership Degree
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    Program Details
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Military Technology
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Doctorate Degree ProgramsTemple University offers 64 Doctorate Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Legal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Certificate ProgramsTemple University offers 112 Certificate Programs
Agriculture
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
  • International and Intercultural Communication Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Organizational Communication, General Degree
    • Online
    • Campus
    Program Details
Computer Science
  • Computer Programming, Programmer, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
Education
Engineering Technology
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
Natural Resources, Conservation
  • Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other Degree
    • Campus
    Program Details
  • Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management Degree
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    Program Details
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Protective Services
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts

Demographics & Outcomes

Graduation and RetentionGraduation and retention information
  • Graduation Rate Within 150% of Time: 71%
  • Graduation Rate Within 200% of Time: 71%
  • 1st Year Retention: 90%
  • Post Graduation Salary: $50,300
Student Body DemographicsDiversity and Age Data
  • Total Students: 39,740
  • White, non-Hispanic Students: 54%
  • Black Students: 12%
  • Asian Students: 11%
  • Non-resident, alien: 8%
  • Hispanic Students: 6%
  • Unknown: 5%
  • Two or more races: 3%
  • American Indian, Alaska Native Students: <1%
  • Native Hawaiian, Pacific Isl. Students: <1%

Transfer Agreements

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General Agreement
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Mercer County Community College
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Visual and Performing Arts
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