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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
University Website: WWW.TEMPLE.EDU
Apply Online: www.temple.edu/undergrad/applying/index.htm
University Website: WWW.TEMPLE.EDU
Apply Online: www.temple.edu/undergrad/applying/index.htm
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Temple University (commonly referred to as Temple) is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education (law, medicine, podiatry, pharmacy, dentistry, and architecture) and prepares the largest body of professional practitioners in Pennsylvania, offering over 300 academic degree programs at seven campuses and sites in Pennsylvania and its international campuses in Rome, Tokyo, Singapore and London. It is the 26th largest university in the United States with more than 38,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. In the 2013 U.S. News & World Report ranking of colleges and universities, Temple ranked as the 125th best "national university".
Temple is one of Pennsylvania's state-related universities, institutions that receive state funds but are independently operated. It shares this status with Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Lincoln University.
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- Public, Four or more years
- students
- $22,832.00 avg tuition
1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia,
PA
19122-6096
(215) 204-7000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.temple.edu/admissions/index.htm
Financial Aid:
www.temple.edu/sfs/
Areas of Study:
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
- Architecture And Related Services
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Temple University
Statistics:
Standards:
Retention / Graduation:
| Applied | 18,977 | |
| Admitted | 11,926 | 63% |
| Enrolled total | 4,276 | |
| Full Time: | 4,259 | |
| Part Time | 17 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 87% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 38% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67% |
Application Deadlines:
Requirements:
Credit:
| Regular Application Deadline | 2013-03-01 |
| Early Admission Deadline | |
| Early Decision Deadline | |
| Financial Aid Deadline | 2013-03-01 |
| Student Response Deadline | |
| Transfer Student Application Deadline | 2012-11-01 |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Temple University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $13,006.00 | $13,006.00 | $22,832.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $590.00 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $502.00 | $502.00 | $813.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $16,488.00 | $16,488.00 | $23,064.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $590.00 | $590.00 | $590.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $687.00 | $687.00 | $961.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $10,972.00 | $10,972.00 | $2,265.00 |
| Other Expenses | $4,438.00 | $4,438.00 | $2,265.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $60.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 90% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 85% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $6,961.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 72% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,701.00 |
Temple University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES | ||||
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General | X | |||
| Horticultural Science | X | |||
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | X | |||
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | ||||
| Architecture | X | |||
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | X | X | ||
| Landscape Architecture | X | |||
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| African-American/Black Studies | X | X | ||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| Latin American Studies | X | |||
| Women's Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | X | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| Biophysics | X | |||
| Epidemiology | X | |||
| Exercise Physiology | X | |||
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | X | |||
| Molecular Biology | X | |||
| Neuroscience | X | |||
| Pharmacology | X | |||
| Physiology, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | X | ||
| Actuarial Science | X | X | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | X | |||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | X | |||
| Finance, General | X | X | ||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | X | X | ||
| Insurance | X | |||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | X | X | ||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | X | X | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | X | X | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | X | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | X | |||
| Real Estate | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Advertising | X | |||
| Broadcast Journalism | X | |||
| Journalism | X | X | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | X | X | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | X | |||
| Public Relations/Image Management | X | X | ||
| Radio and Television | X | X | ||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | X | ||
| Information Technology | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Art Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Business Teacher Education | X | |||
| Education, Other | X | |||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | X | |||
| Health Teacher Education | X | |||
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Music Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | X | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | X | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | X | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | X | |||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | X | X | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | X | X | ||
| Computer Engineering, Other | X | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | X | X | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | X | X | ||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Computer Hardware Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | X | |||
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Engineering Technology, General | X | |||
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | X | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | X | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| German Language and Literature | X | |||
| Hebrew Language and Literature | X | |||
| Italian Language and Literature | X | |||
| Linguistics | X | X | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | X | ||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | X | ||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | X | X | ||
| Clinical and Industrial Drug Development | X | |||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | X | |||
| Environmental Health | X | |||
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | X | |||
| Health Services Administration | X | |||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | X | |||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | X | |||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | X | |||
| Music Therapy/Therapist | X | X | ||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | X | |||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | X | |||
| Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs | X | |||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | X | X | ||
| Public Health, General | X | |||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | X | X | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | X | X | ||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | X | ||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | X | ||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| International Law and Legal Studies | X | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | X | |||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | X | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | X | |||
| Tax Law/Taxation | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| General Studies | X | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | X | |||
| Mathematics, General | X | X | ||
| Statistics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | X | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | |||
| Natural Sciences | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Science | X | |||
| Environmental Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | X | ||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | X | X | ||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | X | |||
| Philosophy | X | X | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | X | ||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | X | ||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | X | ||
| Physics, General | X | X | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | X | |||
| Educational Psychology | X | |||
| Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | X | ||
| School Psychology | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Social Work | X | X | ||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anthropology | X | X | ||
| Economics, General | X | X | ||
| Geography | X | |||
| Geography, Other | X | X | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | X | ||
| Sociology | X | X | ||
| Urban Studies/Affairs | X | X | ||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Acting | X | X | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | X | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | |||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | X | X | ||
| Conducting | X | |||
| Dance, General | X | X | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | X | X | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | X | X | ||
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | X | X | ||
| Graphic Design | X | X | ||
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | X | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | X | |||
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | X | X | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | X | X | ||
| Music Pedagogy | X | X | ||
| Music Performance, General | X | X | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | X | X | ||
| Music, General | X | |||
| Painting | X | X | ||
| Photography | X | X | ||
| Printmaking | X | X | ||
| Sculpture | X | X | ||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | X | X | ||
| Voice and Opera | X | X | ||
Temple University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Camille Cosby Scholarship in Science | $2400 | Varies |
| Hearst Foundation Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students - TU | $2000 | Varies |
| Julia Erling Indahl Scholarship - Temple University | $600 | Varies |
| Dorothy A. Seegers Memorial Award - Temple University | $500 | Varies |
| Diamond Bands Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Mario D. Fantini Scholarship in Education | 100% of tuition | Varies |
| Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship - Temple University | Varies | Varies |
| Bill Bernardo Scholarship in Physical Education | Varies | Varies |
| Athletic Scholarship - Temple University | Varies | Varies |
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