Temple University is a large university with more than 17 schools and colleges. It is known as a world-class teaching and public research institution, located between New York City and Washington, D.C. Along with University of Pittsburgh and Penn State University, Temple is one of three public research universities in Pennsylvania. Temple's research programs consistently receive top ranking in the U.S.
History
Dr. Russell Conwell founded Temple University in 1884. Dr. Conwell was a minister, philanthropist, lawyer and writer. A public speaker known best for his "Acres of Diamonds" speech, the university's football team pays homage to Dr. Conwell by wearing diamond motifs on their uniforms.
Academics
Temple University follows the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Temple University has more than 130 majors for undergraduates to choose from, 121 master's degrees, and 56 doctoral degrees, and seven professional degrees.
Special Programs include Graduate Study and University Studies (A resource center for undeclared majors or those in transition between majors.)
Colleges and Schools
- Tyler School of Art
- Fox School of Business Management
- School of Communications and Theater
- Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- School of Environmental Design
- College of Health Professions and Social Work
- Beasley School of Law
- College of Liberal Arts
- School of Medicine
- Boyer College of Music and Dance
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Podiatric Medicine
- College of Science and Technology
- School of Social Work
- School of Tourism and Hospitality
In addition to its many colleges, schools and departments, Temple University has centers and institutes that offer opportunities for faculty and students to engage in multidisciplinary research, scholarship and service. These centers and institutes include:
- Institute on Aging
- Center for Asian Health
- The Biostatistics Research Suppport Center (BRSC)
- Institute for Business and Information Technology
- Criminal Justice Training Programs
- Institute on Disabilities
- The Feinstein Center for American Jewish History
- Institute of Global Management Studies (IGMS)
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute
- The Intergenerational Center
- Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
- Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities
- Center for Obesity Research and Education
- Pan-African Studies Community Education Program
- Center for Preparedness Research, Education and Practice
- Institute for Public Affairs
- Institute for Schools & Society
- Small Business Development Center
- Center for Social Policy and Community Development
- Center for Study of Force and Diplomacy
- Institute for Survey Research
- Center for Sustainable Communities
Temple University also has international sites in Tokyo, Rome and London.
Student Life
Temple University's main and Ambler campuses offer many on-campus concerts, performances, exhibits and lecture series. The Arts Calendar provides information about events year round. The following venues on campus offer arts and entertainment:
- Temple Performing Arts Center
- Contemporary Culture Collection
- Boyer College of Music and Dance
- Department of Film and Media Arts
- The Liacouras Center
- Department of Theater
- Tyler School of Art
The city of Philadelphia offers many artistic, musical cultural and social events. Students interested in exploring the city's offerings can contact the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance or VisitPhilly.com.
The on campus residential resources at Temple University are limited due to the size of the student body. The University is increasing its available on-campus housing, but juniors and seniors are required to live off campus.
Athletics
Temple University has many competitive intercollegiate athletics teams, and there are "Temple Owls" teams many men and women's sports including:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Track & Field
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
Temple University has a main campus Central Philadelphia, as well as the following satellite campuses:
- Ambler (TUA)
- Center City (TUCC)
- Fort Washington (TUFW)
- University Harrisburg (TUH)
- School of Podiatric Medicine
- Health Sciences Center (HSC)
Temple University also has international campuses in Japan and Rome, as well as Study Abroad programs around the world.
Community Life
The Office of Community Relations at Temple University support volunteerism in the community, hosts and partners with community organizations, and provides direct services to the university's neighbors. The University's Community Education Center is home to the Office of Community Relations and is the on-campus hub for community organizations.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Temple University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Temple University is around 38,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 13% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $20,200. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $55 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $15,000-$18,000
- Out-of-State: $25,000-$30,240
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $570-$690 per unit
- Out-of-State: $900-$1,100 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition, allowing students to purchase tuition at current rates for future years.
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 92% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 86% | $10,182 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 68% | $8,494 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Temple University may provide services like:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Graduation Rates
Temple University has an overall graduation rate which is around 66%.
| Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
|---|---|
| Students Graduating in 4 Years | 39% |
| Graduating in 5 Years | 22% |
| Graduating in 6 Years | 5% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Temple University
- Art and Design Program
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dance Program
- Endodontics Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- Health Services Administration Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Nursing Diploma Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Program
- Periodontics Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Podiatry (D.P.M.) Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- School Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Campus: Temple University Health Science Center
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1968)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Temple University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-A classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball (372)
- Track and Field (372)
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football (372)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Horticulture (C)
- Horticultural Science (A, B)
- Landscaping (C)
Architecture
- Architectural and Building Sciences (B, M)
- Landscape Architect (B, M)
- Urban Planning (B, C, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Neuroscience (B, D)
- Biochemistry (B, D)
- Biomedical Science (M)
- Physiology (D, M)
- Epidemiology (M)
- Cell Biology and Anatomy (D, M)
- Biotechnology (M)
- Molecular Biology (D)
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology (D)
- Pharmacology (D)
- Biophysics (B)
- Pathology, Experimental Pathology (D)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences (D)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Advertising and Marketing (B, M)
- Finance (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Business Administration (D, M)
- Insurance (B)
- Hospitality Administration and Management (B, M)
- Commerce (B)
- International Business (B, C, M)
- Human Resources (B, M)
- Investments and Securities (M)
- Risk Management and Insurance (B, M)
- Management Information Systems and Services (B)
- Entrepreneurship (B, C, M)
- Real Estate (B)
- Human Resources Management (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Radio and Television (B, M)
- Organizational Communication (B, M)
- Advertising (B)
- Journalism (B, M)
- Media Studies (B, D)
- Communications
- International and Intercultural Communication
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Sciences (B, C, M)
- Information Technology (B, M)
- Computer (B, D, M)
- Computer and Information Systems Security (M)
Education
- Elementary Education (B, C, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D, M)
- Social Studies Teacher Education (B)
- English and Language Arts Teacher Education (B)
- Secondary Education (M)
- Music Teacher Education (B, D, M)
- Education (D, M)
- Special Education (M)
- Art Teacher Education (B, C, M)
- Middle School Teacher (B, M)
- Mathematics Teacher Education (B)
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education (B, M)
- Foreign Language Teacher Education (B)
- Educational and Instructional Media Design (C)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development (C, D)
- Science Teacher (B)
- ESL (C)
- Urban Education and Leadership
- Health Teacher Education
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, M)
- Engineering (B, D)
- Biomedical Engineering (M)
Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology (B)
- Engineering Technology (B)
- Engineering Management (M)
- Environmental Engineering Technology and Environmental Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Writing, General (C)
- Creative Writing (M)
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- African-American Black Studies (B, D, M)
- Latin American Studies (B, C)
- Asian Studies (B)
- Women's Studies (B, C)
- United States Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Spanish Language and Literature (B, C, D, M)
- Linguistics (B)
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B)
- French Language and Literature (B, C)
- Japanese Language and Literature (C)
- Italian Language and Literature (B, C)
- Russian Language and Literature (B)
- German Language and Literature (B)
- Chinese Language and Literature (C)
- Arabic Language and Literature (C)
- Hebrew Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Medicine (D)
- Dentistry (D)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, M)
- Podiatry (D)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Clinical and Industrial Drug Development (M)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (B, D, M)
- Nursing (B, D, M)
- Therapeutic Recreation (B, M)
- Occupational Therapy (D, M)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Medical Records Administrator (C, M)
- Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (M)
- Music Therapy (B, D, M)
- Orthodontics, Orthodontology (C)
- Endodontics, Endodontology (C)
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (C)
- Bioethics, Medical Ethics (M)
- Periodontics, Periodontology (C)
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (C, D, M)
- Health Services Administration (C)
- Advanced General Dentistry
- Healthcare Administration
- Hospital and Healthcare Facility Management
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Pharmacy Administration, Policy and Regulatory Affairs
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration
- Environmental Health
- Health Informatics
- Adult Health Nurse
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Sciences (B)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (B)
- Sustainability Studies (C)
- Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Legal Professions and Studies (B)
- International Law and Legal Studies (M)
- Tax Law, Taxation (M)
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (C, M)
- Legal Studies
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Banking, Corporate, Finance and Securities Law
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (M)
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (D, M)
- Applied Mathematics (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies (B)
- Environmental Science (B)
- Water, Wetlands and Marine Resources Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D)
- Religious Studies (B, D, M)
- Jewish and Judaic Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
- Educational Psychology (D, M)
- School Psychology (D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, D, M)
- Sports Management (B, M)
- Parks and Recreation Management (C)
- Parks and Recreation
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, D, M)
- Disaster Management
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Economics (B, C, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Political Economy (C)
- Urban Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
- Cinematography And Film (B, M)
- Acting (B, M)
- Music Performance (B, D, M)
- Graphic Design (B, M)
- Painting (B, M)
- Jewelry Design (B, M)
- Visual and Performing Arts (B)
- Sculpture (B, M)
- Jazz and Jazz Studies (B)
- Dance (B, D, M)
- Art History (B, D, M)
- Photography (B, M)
- Ceramic Arts (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music Theory and Composition (B, D, M)
- Printmaking (B, M)
- Art Studies (B)
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts (B, M)
- Theatre Design and Technology (M)
- Conducting (M)
- Music Pedagogy (M)
- Directing and Theatrical Production (M)
- Documentary Production (C)
- Music (B)
- Piano and Organ (M)
- Voice and Opera (M)
- Music History, Literature, and Theory (M)
- Commercial and Advertising Art
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