Temple is a university rich in history. Here are the most important things you need to know about Temple during your college search process and some fun facts.
Founded by Russell H. Conwell in 1884, Temple’s official motto is Perseverantia Vincit, or Perseverance Conquers.
Temple University is Philadelphia’s public university, and has more than 360,000 alumni worldwide.
Undergraduate: 24,349
Graduate/professional: 9,257
Total: 33,606
In-state residents: 66%
Out-of-state residents: 34%
Full-time undergraduates awarded aid: 84%
Residence halls or housing units: 9
Top 75 public schools among national universities, U.S. News & World Report
Top 100 best value schools among national universities, U.S. News & World Report
SAT score: 1273
ACT score: 28
*Please note that Temple is a test-optional school. Learn more about our test-optional admissions pathway.
GPA: 3.21
Applications received: 3,400+
1,900+ international students
123 countries represented in the student body
Additional campuses in both Rome and Tokyo
17 schools and colleges, including five professional schools
160+ undergraduate majors
Research: R1 Carnegie Classification (which means we're operating at the highest level of research activity among four-year universities)
Faculty: 3,671
12-1 student-faculty ratio
42% of classes with fewer than 20 students
16 Fulbright students for academic year 2020–2021
24/7 collaboration and study spaces are always open, such as the new Charles Library and the TECH Center, both on Main Campus
16 teaching labs in Main Campus’ Science Education and Research Center
NCAA Division I teams: 18
Conference: American Athletic Conference
Nickname: Owls
Colors: Cherry and white
Mascot: Hooter the Owl
Live mascot: Stella the Owl
Clubs and organizations: 250+
Intercollegiate sports clubs: 31
Registered student organizations: 306
Campus recreation locations: 8
Greek life organizations: 34