Temple University attracts some of the most diverse, driven and motivated minds from across the nation and around the world. Located in Philadelphia, Temple empowers students to explore, discover and transform curiosity into action with more than 160 undergraduate majors across 17 schools and colleges.

Home to more than 33,000 students, Temple offers the advantages of a large research institution and the individual attention of a small college. Students are immersed in a dynamic and nurturing learning environment with the support of a renowned faculty, academic advisors and a broad curriculum of more than 600 academic programs. Temple's NCAA Division I athletic programs and over 330 student organizations also thrive on campus.

No matter their background, Temple students—nicknamed Owls—are drawn to the university's vibrant city location. Temple also offers a gateway to the world with international campuses in Tokyo and Rome and study abroad opportunities across the globe.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 1

Acceptance Rate

71%

SAT Range

1010-1230

ACT Range

22-28

Application Fee

$55

SAT/ACT

Neither required nor recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$23,254 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$11,161 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

91%

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Academics

Professors

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

9:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Academics at Temple

Temple University is in the top 4% of research universities in the nation and has produced dozens of Fulbright, Goldwater and Rhodes scholars in recent years. Temple faculty hold accolades that range from Grammys to Fulbright Fellowships. Our 12-1 student-faculty ratio makes it easy to connect directly with industry-leading professors.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
59%
On Campus
1%
Online
39%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

24,915 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

2,391

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

27%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$50,500 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

75%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

93%

National

83%