Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1884Large citySEVP certified

About

Temple University (Temple or TU) is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell and his congregation at the Grace Baptist Church of Philadelphia, then called Baptist Temple. Today, Temple is the third-largest university in Pennsylvania by enrollment and awarded 9,128 degrees in the 2023–24 academic year. It has a worldwide alumni base of 378,012, with 352,175 alumni residing in the United States. The university consists of 17 schools and colleges, including five professional schools, offering over 640+ academic programs and over 160 undergraduate majors. As of 2024, about 30,005 undergraduate, graduate and professional students were enrolled at the university.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$36,887
Estimated total for international students: US$54,401
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$23,824
Total cost for in-state students: US$41,338

Net price calculatorsfs.temple.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 20,970
Graduate students: 8,183
International undergraduates: 4%
Students per teacher: 12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 80%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 73%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$71,027

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (362)

Bachelor's degrees98 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeneticsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInsuranceIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials SciencesMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMedical Illustration and InformaticsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNatural SciencesNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees91 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAdvanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental GeosciencesEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHousing and Human EnvironmentsHuman Resources Management and ServicesInsuranceIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSustainability StudiesTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Doctoral degrees51 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryLawMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)9 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsDentistryLawMedicineMusicPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Associate's degrees1 subject

Plant Sciences

Undergraduate certificates53 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAmerican Sign LanguageApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer ProgrammingComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsGeneticsGeography and CartographyGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoric Preservation and ConservationHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherHospitality Administration/ManagementIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsLandscape ArchitectureLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesOutdoor EducationParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject

Biology, General

Graduate certificates58 subjects

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesApplied MathematicsArchitectureBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDispute ResolutionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsGeography and CartographyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMedical Illustration and InformaticsMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.