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Temple University
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  • 4 Year
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Temple is a highly rated public university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 22,026 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Temple acceptance rate is 80%. Popular majors include Psychology, Biology, and Finance. Graduating 78% of students, Temple alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,100.
1801 NORTH BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19122
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Athletics Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletics Conference
American Athletic Conference

Temple University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Temple Admissions

Acceptance Rate
80%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
1010-1230
ACT Range
22-28
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$23,935 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,575 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
72%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 350 responses
55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 439 responses
49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 437 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
7
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
7
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    51%
  • On Campus
    45%
  • Online
    4%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
22,026 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,080
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 322 responses
  • Diverse
    30%
  • There is no "typical student" at this school
    29%
  • Everybody is there own person.
    16%
  • Everybody is their own person.
    10%
  • Suburban middle class kid
    8%
  • Hipsters, skaters, future ceos, hippies
    4%
  • Outgoing
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 497 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 587 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 341 responses
  • Diverse
    24%
  • Very diverse, energetic and fun
    19%
  • Diverse, Research, Upcoming
    18%
  • Fairly diverse, spirited, and fun to attend
    14%
  • Amazing, diverse, on the rise.
    10%
  • Regular
    5%
  • Best overall school on the east coast
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
78%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 241 responses

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