College Spotlight: Temple University

Temple University is a public university located in Philadelphia, PA . The university was founded 1884 and is in the Top 75 public schools among national universities per the U.S. News & World Report. Temple offers prospective applicants two exciting entry opportunities – Temple Rome Entry Year Program and Temple Japan Entry Year Program. Through this program, students can spend their first year studying at Temple’s Rome or Japan campus and complete subsequent years on main campus in Philadelphia.

There’s much more to learn about Temple. Check it out!

Type4-year, Public
Size24,349 undergraduates
Retention Rate84%
Graduation Rate75%
Acceptance Rate80%
Average test scores of admitted students SAT Range
1130-1360
ACT Composite Range
24-31
Test Optional?Yes
Freshman Application Deadlines for Fall Early Action: Nov. 1
Regular Decision: Feb. 1
Financial Aid –
Average Percent of Need Met
60%
Priority Financial Aid Deadline for FallFeb 1
Application Fee$55; fee waivers available for students who qualify
Popular majorsPsychology, Marketing, Finance, Biology, Radio and Television
Housing RequirementNo, but on-campus housing is guaranteed for first-year students if they commit to Temple by paying both the tuition and housing deposits by May 1.
Sources: College Data, College Board, U.S. News & World Report

Key Facts:

  • 12:1 student to faculty ratio
  • Over 160 majors
  • Over 250 student organizations
  • Ranked in the Top 100 best value schools among national universities according to U.S. News & World Report
  • R1 Carnegie Classification
  • NCAA Division I
  • Mascot: Hooter the Owl

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