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Temple University is a public institution located in Philadelphia, PA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Temple University Rankings

Temple appears in the following rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #28 of 48 State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality #71 of 141 Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality #271 of 885 Nationwide

Where Is Temple University?

Location of Temple University

Contact information for Temple are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096
Phone: 2152047000
Website: www.temple.edu/
Admissions: www.temple.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: sfs.temple.edu/

How Do I Get Into Temple?

You can apply to Temple online at: www.temple.edu/apply

Temple is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Temple

This is what Temple considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Temple?

Temple has an acceptance rate of 80%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Temple can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 16,283 12,908 79%
Women 23,394 18,984 81%

Can I Afford Temple University?

The average net price after aid at Temple is $29,219. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $21,989
In-State Fees $1,016
Out-of-State Tuition $37,789
Out-of-State Fees $1,016
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $23,005
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $38,805

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at Temple receive some form of financial aid (3,725 students).

About 79% of students at Temple receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,143 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,438.

Student Loan Debt

53% of Temple undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,532 per year.

Temple University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 10,089 students enrolled at Temple. Temple is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 21,249 undergraduate students at Temple, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Temple

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Temple University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Temple Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3,187
Black or African American 4,271
Hispanic 2,273
White 8,435
American Indian/Alaska Native 42
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 21
Two or More Races 977
Non-Resident 934

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Temple are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of Temple Students
State First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania 2,918
New Jersey 501
Maryland 360
New York 245
District of Columbia 111

Additionally, approximately 4.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Temple University Graduate Student Diversity

8,485 of Temple’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Temple, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Temple

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Temple University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Temple
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,187
Black or African American 1,009
Hispanic 678
White 3,648
American Indian/Alaska Native 8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 8
Two or More Races 220
Non-Resident 1,120

Online Learning at Temple University

Temple offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

11,554 undergraduate students at Temple took at least one online class — of those, 886 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,188 students took at least one online class and 1,458 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Temple University

Temple offers 30 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Temple has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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