Temple

Temple University

Temple
#135 / #73
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1402
Most Desirable School
Public research university in Philadelphia, United States

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About Temple University

Temple University was founded in 1884. Temple is administratively divided into 17 colleges and schools. It is perhaps best known for the high quality of the education provided through its many professional schools, such as the Beasley School of Law, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, the School of Podiatric Medicine, the School of Pharmacy, the Kornberg School of Dentistry, the College of Engineering, and the Tyler School of Art and Architecture.

All in all, Temple prepares the largest body of professional practitioners in the state of Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the country.

Temple Online offers a wide variety of graduate-level courses organized into 15 master’s degree programs, two doctoral programs, and 22 professional certificate programs.

Among the many distinguished Temple-associated individuals, we may mention the following:

Temple is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

According to Wikipedia, Temple University is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell and his congregation Grace Baptist Church of Philadelphia then called Baptist Temple. On May 12, 1888, it was renamed the Temple College of Philadelphia. By 1907, the institution revised its institutional status and was incorporated as a research university.

Temple University's Online Degrees

Temple University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
37,57172%75%

How Much Does Temple University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$16,488$890

How Much Do Temple University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Temple University, then you can expect to earn an average of $59,000 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Temple University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
31,04026,3014,739

Where is Temple University?

Temple University is located at 1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19122-6096

What Is Temple University Known For?

Temple University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Temple University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Sociology
#40
World Rank
#47
Historical Rank
#27
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Social Work
#48
World Rank
#49
Historical Rank
#42
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Medical
#61
World Rank
#62
Historical Rank
#44
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Criminal Justice
#54
World Rank
#55
Historical Rank
#46
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Education
#106
World Rank
#109
Historical Rank
#58
USA Rank
education Degrees
Religious Studies
#168
World Rank
#187
Historical Rank
#61
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Philosophy
#159
World Rank
#185
Historical Rank
#69
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Mathematics
#186
World Rank
#231
Historical Rank
#71
USA Rank
math Degrees
Anthropology
#128
World Rank
#146
Historical Rank
#72
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Psychology
#105
World Rank
#124
Historical Rank
#76
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Engineering
#168
World Rank
#190
Historical Rank
#77
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Communications
#135
World Rank
#148
Historical Rank
#77
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Business
#130
World Rank
#129
Historical Rank
#78
USA Rank
business Degrees
Biology
#160
World Rank
#192
Historical Rank
#81
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Chemistry
#224
World Rank
#264
Historical Rank
#82
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
History
#151
World Rank
#160
Historical Rank
#85
USA Rank
history Degrees
Law
#177
World Rank
#185
Historical Rank
#85
USA Rank
Economics
#234
World Rank
#253
Historical Rank
#92
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Political Science
#220
World Rank
#232
Historical Rank
#94
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Earth Sciences
#240
World Rank
#267
Historical Rank
#95
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Literature
#181
World Rank
#222
Historical Rank
#97
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Physics
#309
World Rank
#347
Historical Rank
#103
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Computer Science
#275
World Rank
#275
Historical Rank
#115
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Nursing
#223
World Rank
#223
Historical Rank
#142
USA Rank
nursing Degrees

Who Are Temple University's Most Influential Alumni?

Temple University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Temple University's most famous alumni:

Robert K. Merton
Robert K. Merton
An American sociologist .
Ted Bundy
Ted Bundy
An American serial killer .
John Esposito
John Esposito
An American professor of Middle Eastern studies .
Ben Goertzel
Ben Goertzel
An Author and researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
Ben Bova
Ben Bova
An American writer.
Bob Saget
Bob Saget
An American stand-up comedian .
Walter Isard
An American economist.
F. Albert Cotton
An American chemist .
Ray Birdwhistell
Ray Birdwhistell
An American anthropologist.
Jay E. Adams
Jay E. Adams
An American religious author and preacher .
Herbert Scarf
Herbert Scarf
An American academic.
Ibram X. Kendi
Ibram X. Kendi
An American author and historian.

Who Are Temple University's Most Influential Faculty?

Temple University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Temple University's most famous alumni:

Michael Tye
Michael Tye
A Philosopher.
Susan B. Neuman
An American writer and academic.
Jason Wingard
Jason Wingard
An American university president.
Chelsea Walton
Chelsea Walton
An African-American mathematician & academic.
Dawn Staley
Dawn Staley
An American basketball player and coach .
Sara Goldrick-Rab
Sara Goldrick-Rab
An American professor, sociologist, and author.
JoAnne A. Epps
An American legal scholar.
Marc Lamont Hill
Marc Lamont Hill
An American academic, author, activist, and television personality.
Geoff Collins
Geoff Collins
An American football coach.
Michael Alexander
An Academic and, as of Feb 2013, Associate professor in the religious studies department of the University of California, Riverside.
Douglas Duckworth
Douglas Duckworth
An American academic.
Sean Desai
An American football coach.

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