Temple University

Overview of Temple University (TU)

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The institution is among the most active research universities in the nation. It has achieved the R1 Carnegie Classification of Institution of Higher Education and offers a gateway to the world with long-standing international campuses in Tokyo and Rome, as well as study abroad opportunities across six continents.

The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an international accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Temple University also has several academic programs independently accredited or recognized by other external professional organizations, including Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), Council on Education for Public Health (CHPH), National Association of School of Art and Design Commission on Accreditation (NASAD, and Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board American Society of Landscape Architects (LAAB).

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TU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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Temple University Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Temple University is dedicated to providing students with access to high-quality education and the institution strives to make it possible for every qualified applicant to enroll. The total cost of attendance will vary depending on several factors including student level, residency, and the number of credit hours taken. Prospective students are encouraged to utilize the university’s tuition calculator for the most accurate estimates.

Tuition and fees for in-state students range from $16,080 to $22,632 per academic year, depending on the program. This is based on students taking 12 credit hours per semester and additional coursework costs more per credit. Non-residents are charged more, with tuition ranging from $28,992 to $37,608 per academic year. Graduate and professional programs can cost as much as $61,452 for in-state students and $69,398 for out-of-state students. These rates do not include housing and meal plans. Rooms on campus range in price from $4,318 to $7,541 per semester and meal plans can be as little as $546 or as much as $2,254 per semester.

The university does attempt to lower student financial responsibility by offering financial aid opportunities. To this end, Temple University automatically considers all students for scholarships. Approximately 79% of first year students receive need-based financial aid.

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Academics

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Temple University offers a dynamic and nurturing learning environment for students. With more than 500 academic programs offered by 17 distinct schools and colleges, there are plenty of academic pathways to choose from. In addition to bachelor’s degrees, students can also enroll in graduate and doctoral programs.

The schools and colleges include:

With a student population of 38,794, the majority of whom are undergraduates, Temple University boasts a surprisingly low student-to-faculty ratio. The university employs approximately 2,297 faculty members and 740 instructional graduate assistants. This makes the aforementioned ratio only 13:1, an impressive statistic for such a large institution. While some classes are larger than others, students can expect to receive rather consistent one-on-one attention from their professors if it is desired.

In 2019, the retention rate for first-time, full-time students pursing bachelor’s degrees at Temple University was 89%. First-time, part-time, undergraduate students had a lower retention rate of 62%. Regardless, these statistics imply that the majority of students enrolled at the university were satisfied with their experience, as they chose to return for further study the following year.

The university also has a competitive graduation rate. Overall, 74% of full-time, first-time, undergraduate students graduated within 150% of the ‘normal’ expected time frame for completing programs (4 years). Of the remaining number, approximately 14% of students transferred to another institution.

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Outcome & Salary

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Most students enrolled at Temple University graduate. Overall, 74% of full-time, first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates who entered the institution in the 2011-2012 academic year received bachelor’s degrees. This statistic was the same for non-first-time degree-seekers as well. It is important to note, however, that part-time undergraduate students graduated far less frequently. Only 36% of first-time and 51% of non-first-time degree-seekers received bachelor’s degrees. Notably, some colleges and departments do have more competitive graduation and employment rates than others.

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