Quick Summary
Temple University is a public (state-related) founded in 1884, located in Philadelphia, United States. Ranked #701-710 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 33606 students including 9% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Communication and Media Studies, Law and Legal Studies, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 80%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Temple offers an R1 research environment in the heart of a major US city, combined with strong global campuses in Tokyo and Rome.
Subject Strengths
Communication and Media StudiesLaw and Legal StudiesMedicinePerforming ArtsBusiness and Management
Founded1884
TypePublic (State-related)
Total Students33606
Intl Students9%
Faculty Ratio13:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size115 acres
Affiliated HospitalsTemple University Hospital,Fox Chase Cancer Center,Shriners Children's Philadelphia
AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#701-710
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#351-400
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301-400
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate Degrees,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Degrees,Professional Certificates
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Institute for Business and Information Technology,Center for Data Science,Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate80%
IELTS6
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · February 1
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the 'Temple Option' if you choose to not submit test scores, and prioritize early action by November 1 for maximum scholarship consideration.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$31,000/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$16,500/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$28,000/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$55
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$48,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$12,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate Degrees,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Degrees,Professional Certificates programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Management | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Marketing | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Communication | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Journalism | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Visual and Performing Arts | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Health Professions | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$59,000
Average Salary After Graduation
91%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
ComcastIndependence Blue CrossCHOPVanguard
Notable Alumni
Bill Cosby,Kunal Nayyar,Bob Saget,Jesse Williams,Tamron Hall
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Liacouras Center,Temple Sports Complex,Aramark STAR Complex
Student Clubs
350
Library Resources
Charles Library,Ginsburg Health Sciences Library,Beasley Law Library
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available