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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to Temple University. Philadelphia is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Temple University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in media, drama and performing arts, and medical adminstration.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 600. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Temple University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Temple University has 33,695 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference and Mid-American Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Temple University
1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096
General Phone: (215) 204-7000
Admissions Phone: (888) 340-2222
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 204-2244
http://WWW.TEMPLE.EDU
Temple University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,140 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, MIS, labor relations, international business, insurance, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 844 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, social studies teaching, music teaching, art education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 668 | English, political science, anthropology, history, sociology, economics, Spanish language, African-American studies, ... |
| Media | 502 | journalism, radio and television, mass communication, public relations, broadcast journalism, organizational communications |
| Medicine | 494 | medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, podiatry, pharmaceutics and drug design, oral pathology, neuroscience |
| Therapy And Counseling | 492 | psychology, physical therapy, counseling psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, music therapy, social psychology, ... |
| Law | 481 | law, legal professions, international law, foreign lawyers, legal research, tax law |
| Family And Social Work | 261 | social work |
| Medical Adminstration | 222 | pharmacy courses, public health education, medical records admin, community health, environmental health, health care facilities management |
| Science | 206 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geology, physics, bacteriology, physiology, pharmacology, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 197 | criminal justice and safety |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 186 | film studies, photography, printmaking |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 158 | drama, acting, dance, directing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 150 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 150 | parks and recreation studies, occupational therapy, recreational therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 138 | computer and info science, information technology, information science |
| Fine Arts | 126 | painting, art history and criticism, ceramics, metal and jewelry, sculpture, textile arts |
| Engineering | 117 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, operations research, engineering |
| Architecture And Planning | 79 | architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture |
| Music | 68 | music performance, voice, jazz, music theory and composition, music history and theory, conducting, music, piano |
| Hospitality | 54 | hospitality management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 48 | religion, philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 43 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Art Studies | 35 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | engineering technician, civil engineering tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Design | 27 | graphic design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 20 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 20 | horticultural science, applied horticulture |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 6 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Temple University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,263 | 112 |
| Master's degree | 1,601 | 96 |
| First-professional degree | 797 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 322 | 51 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 3 |
In 2005, Temple University had a total enrollment of 33,695 students (28,747 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 71% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| New York | 5% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
Temple University offers campus housing for 5,084 of its 28,747 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16,681 | 10,518 | 63% | 3,815 | 36% |
| Men | 6,836 | 4,316 | 63% | 1,618 | 37% |
| Women | 9,845 | 6,202 | 63% | 2,197 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (888) 340-2222
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,236 |
| Room and board | $ 8,680 |
| Room charge | $ 5,058 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,740 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,937 |
Financial Aid:
Temple University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 337100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 204-2244
Temple University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 598 | 238 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 80 | 64 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 379 | 252 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $123,016 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 16 | $93,976 | 7 | $98,765 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $78,192 | 4 | $71,884 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $41,473 | 4 | $63,348 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 45 | $97,294 | 17 | $84,854 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 311 | $112,837 | 97 | $99,323 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 192 | $80,408 | 131 | $72,745 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 83 | $63,659 | 88 | $62,229 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $47,250 | 6 | $49,618 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 130 | $50,188 | 101 | $47,693 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 722 | $86,735 | 423 | $70,342 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 180 | 167 | 347 |
| Football | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Track | 7 | 18 | 25 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 52 | 136 | 188 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Statistics
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
Urban Education and Leadership
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Horticultural Science
LAW
International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Geography, Other
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Oral Biology and Oral Pathology (MS, PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (DPM)
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
Printmaking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Temple University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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