TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
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Temple University
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Philadelphia, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
Contacting the School
1801 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096
Main Phone: (215) 204-7000
Web Site: www.temple.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 26,522 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.2% of students attend full-time, while 0.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,474 male students and 2,083 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.4% of the student body, while females made up 58.6%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (19)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (8)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
61.6% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 580.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
- First-Professional Degree Certificate
Degree Programs
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Agribusiness
Agricultural ScienceArchitectureArea Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceSchool Accreditation
Temple University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Temple University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Temple University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Atlantic 10 Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
- Big East Conference (for football).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 19,762 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 10,778 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 26,016 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school rank is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
- Recommendations are recommended.
- A college preparatory program is recommended.
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