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Temple University

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world rank  158

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University Overview

Founded in 1884, Temple University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Philadelphia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. This institution also has a branch campus in Tokyo. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Temple University is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Temple University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 141-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Temple University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Temple University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Temple University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Temple University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Temple University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym
Founded 1884
Motto Perseverantia Vincit
Perseverance Conquers
Colours Cherry and white
Mascot Hooter T. Owl Stella
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address 1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia
19122-6096 Pennsylvania
United States
Temple University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Temple University Phone Number (215) 204 7000
Temple University Fax Number (215) 204 5694
Other locations Tokyo

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Recognition and Accreditation

Temple University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Temple University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1965


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Temple University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Podiatric Medical Association, Council on Podiatric Medical Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • Planning Accreditation Board
  • Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Temple University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Temple University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Temple University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Temple University's academic range and degree level offering.



Temple University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Temple University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Temple University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Temple University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Temple University.



Temple University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Temple University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Temple University Admission Info


Temple University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Temple University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Temple University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Temple University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Temple University's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Temple University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Temple University has more than 2800 international students.


Temple University's Admission Office Admission Office

1st Floor Conwell Hall 1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia 19122-6096
(215) 2047200
888 340 2222

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Temple University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Temple University Size and Profile


Temple University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Temple University has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Temple University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Temple University's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.


Temple University's Control Type Control Type

Temple University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Temple University's Entity Type Entity Type

Temple University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Temple University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Temple University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Temple University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Temple University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Temple University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Temple University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Temple University Facilities


Temple University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Temple University's Library
Temple University's library has 5 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,863,984 physical volumes, 64,377 physical media, 215,753 digital/electronic media and 777 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 148 full-time employees. Temple University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Temple University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Temple University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,338 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Temple University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Temple University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Temple University Services


Temple University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Temple University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Temple University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Temple University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Temple University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Temple University Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Temple University's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Temple University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Temple University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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