Temple University

1801 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 18513

Temple University Information

Location:
Temple University has a main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in state.

Campus:
Temple University operates the following campuses and sites in Pennsylvania:

Main Campus
Temple University's main campus is located in the heart of Philadelphia and is home to the one of the nation's biggest on-campus computer facilities, the TECH center.

Temple University Ambler Campus (TUA)
TUA offers undergraduate degree programs in areas like business, communications, education and horticulture, as well as eight master's degree programs.

Temple University Center City Campus (TUCC)
TUCC offers bachelor's and master's degrees in business and liberal arts, as well as certificates in business. TUCC features evening courses for working adults.

Temple University Fort Washington (TUFW)
TUFW offers graduate degrees in business, computer engineering, education, liberal arts, and pharmacy.

Temple University Harrisburg (TUH)
TUH offers professional development opportunities , as well as graduate degree and certificate programs. TUH caters to busy adults with evening and weekend courses.

Health Sciences Center (HSC)
HSC is located in North Philadelphia and features two hospitals, a dental college, a nursing college, and a pharmacy college.

Tyler School of Art
The Tyler School of Art is the premier art school in the region. The School recently relocated to Temple's main campus where students can enjoy over 8,000 square feet of exhibition and gallery.

Temple University also operates several international campuses in Japan, Rome, and London.

Enrollment:
Temple University enrollment was 34,696 in fall 2007. The student to faculty ratio is 16.9 to 1.

Tuition and Costs:
Temple University tuition varies by program, level of study, residency, part-time/full-time student status, and other factors. Several types of financial assistance may be available to eligible students, including scholarships, grants, educational loans, federal work study, employer tuition remission, and veterans' benefits.

Degrees and Programs:
Temple University offers a broad selection of 316 academic programs. Temple University is the nation's fifth largest provider of professional education, offering academic programs from 17 schools and colleges, as well as 4 professional schools. Programs are offered in a variety of topics, including Accounting, Actuarial Science, Dentistry, Engineering, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Real Estate, Social Work, Tourism & Hospitality Management, and Urban Studies.

Applications and Admissions:
Temple University freshman application requirements include, but are not limited to: application fee, GPA, Class Rank, SAT/ACT scores, and essay. Admissions guidelines for freshman include, but are not limited to: B average GPA, Top 40% Class Rank, Middle 50% - 500 to 600 on Critical Reading, Math and Writing Sections for SAT, 22-24 on ACT (writing portion scores required).

Application requirements for the Graduate School may vary by program, but usually include a non-refundable application fee, completed application form, a certified copy of official academic records from all colleges/universities attended, letters of reference, interview, portfolios, statement of goals, and test scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or Miller Analogies Test. Admission is based on test scores, grades, research interests, past employment, recommendations, portfolios, and a statement of goals.