Temple University, founded in 1884, is a public, comprehensive university. Dr. Russell H. Conwell started the institution in 1884 with just seven students. Now, with approximately 30,000 students, the university is one of the nation''s senior comprehensive research institutions. It offers specialized programs all over the world. At Temple, students have all the excitement of a large city within walking distance. They also have a choice of campuses. Temple offers a choice and a challenge: unlimited possibilities to each undergraduate to shape their future. Its 95-acre main campus is located in the center of Philadelphia.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
20,862
Undergraduates
9,242
Men - 44.3%
11,454
Women - 54.9%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
86% of 42,824 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
571 average
490-650 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
596 average
530-670 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
27 average
23-30 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
61%
Average Freshman Award
$20,728
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$42,571
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,210
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
12%
10-19
31%
Over 100
1%
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Philadelphia Population
1,578,487
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
22% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
The Owl
Sororities
4.6% of women participate
Fraternities
3% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
16.3%
Black/African-American
25.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.7%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
35.7%
Unknown
6%
International Students
3.9% from 119 countries
First-Year Students Returning
82.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
58.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
85.91%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
25.1%
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