Temple University

1801 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096
http://www.temple.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1888
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students24,194
Endowment195,159,000
Application DeadlineApril 1
Application Fee35
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineApril 1
Tuition10,180 in-state, 18,224 out-of-state
Room/Board8,230
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsDentistry, Pharmacy, Podiatric museaums Planetarium Observatory Art Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsDentistry, Pharmacy, Podiatric museaums Planetarium Observatory Art Gallery
Periodical Subs23,567
# of Books3,059,609
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Campus Size254 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing20%
College housing typescoed dorms (100%)
Popular Events Homecoming, Spring Fling, Cherry and White Day
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia, PA (10)
Nearest TrainPhiladelphia, PA (2)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Pennsylvania)
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations120
# of fraternities13
# of sororities12
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Temple News (daily), The Temple Column
Honor SocietiesBusiness Honors Students, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, University Honors Students Council
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Bahai Student Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, Deliverance Campus Ministers, Hillel, Lion of Judah Rastafarian Club, Messianic Chalutzim, Muslim Student Club, TU Bahai' Student Association, TU Grace Fellowship, The New Ecclesia Tabernacle, Voices
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Arab-American Student Association, Asian Students Association, Black Leaders United, Black Millenium, Black Student Film Collective, Chinese Student Scholars, East West Club, Esencia Latina, Haitian Student Organization, Indian Student Association, Jewish Heritage Program, Mir: The Russian Club, National Association of Black Accountants, Progressive NAACP, Spanish Speaking and Latino Students in Social Administration, Student Association of Black Social Workers, Student Organization for Caribbean Awareness, Temple Asian Brothers United, Temple Association of Black Journalists, TU Korean Association, TU Anime Club, TU Cambodian Students Association, Vietnamese Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Accounting Professional Society, American Marketing Association, American Medical Students Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, deja vu, Dove Social organization, E-Business Association, Entrepreneurial Student Association, Financial Management Association, Geological Sciety, HYPHEN, Infrared Entertainment, Innovative Entertainment, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Main Campus Program Review Board, Organization for World League Soccer, PACT, Physics Society, Public Relations Students Society of America, Society of Tourism and Hospitality Management, S-FLAG, Society of Women Engineers, Student National Medical Association, Student Organization of United leaders, Students for Environmental Action, Supporting Independent Music, Temple American Advertising Federation, Army ROTC, Temple Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Temple Gospel Choir, Temple Sound Alchemy, TU Community Service Association, TU Feminist Majority Leadership, TU Habitat for Humanity, TU Parliamentary Debate Team, TU Yan Xin Qigong Club, Urban Renaissance, W. H. I. P. Student Run Radio, Xpressions