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Temple is a university rich in history. Here, you’ll find information to help you during your college search process, such as the most important things you need to know about Temple, some fun facts and the next steps to take to apply. 

Essentials

  • Founded by Russell H. Conwell in 1884, Temple’s official motto is Perseverantia Vincit, or Perseverance Conquers. 

  • Temple University is Philadelphia’s largest and only public R1 Research university.

  • 33,000+ total students worldwide, over 600 academic programs including 150+ undergraduate majors.

  • Philadelphia was voted most walkable city in the country by USA Today, and is the 2nd largest city on the East Coast.

  • Temple is a global institution, with campuses in Rome, Italy, and Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan.

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Top 50

Public Schools among national universities (U.S. News and World Report, 2026)

1 of 21

universities with both R1 and Opportunity College and University Carnegie status

Top 100

Best Value schools among U.S. universities (U.S News & World Report, 2026)

50,000+

Fall 2026 received the highest number of undergrad applications in our history

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First-year Student Profile

 Get to know the Class of 2028 and see how Temple is the right fit for you!

33,000+

Total students enrolled worldwide

18

NCAA Division I teams

480+

Clubs and organizations

600+

Total academic programs

Fast Facts about Temple

Students

  • Undergraduate: 21,747

  • Graduate/professional: 8,258

  • Total: 30,005

  • In-state residents: 62%

  • Out-of-state residents: 38%

  • Full-time undergraduates awarded aid: 87%

  • Residence halls or housing units: 9 

  • Students living on or near Main Campus: 7,500+
Rankings
  • Top 50 public schools among national universities, U.S. News & World Report (2026)

  • Top 100 best value schools among national universities, U.S. News & World Report (2026)

  • Top 20 for return on investment in PA., Payscale (2024)

Average Fall 2025 First-year Profile
  • GPA: 3.46

  • SAT score: 1213

  • ACT score: 27

*Please note that Temple is a test-optional school. Learn more about our test-optional admissions pathway.

Average Fall 2025 Transfer Profile

  • GPA: 3.22

  • Applications received: 3,500+

  • Enrolled: 920+
International Student Population

  • 1,900+ international students

  • 123 countries represented in the student body 

  • Additional campuses in both Rome and Tokyo

  • Top 40 US Doctorate-granting universities with the highest number of students who study abroad, Institute for International Education (Ranking received in the 2017-2018 AY)
Academics

  • 17 schools and colleges, including five professional schools

  • 640+ academic programs

  • 150+ undergraduate majors

  • Research: R1 Carnegie Classification (which means we’re operating at a very high level of research activity among four-year universities)

  • Faculty: 3,671

  • 15-1 student-faculty ratio 

  • 42% of classes with fewer than 20 students

  • Top producer of Fulbright scholars five times since 2018

  • 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 

Athletics

  • NCAA Division I teams: 18

  • Conference: American Athletic Conference

  • Nickname: Owls 

  • Colors: Cherry and white 

  • Mascot: Hooter the Owl

  • Live mascot: Stella the Owl

Activities

  • Clubs and organizations: 480+

  • Intercollegiate sports clubs: 31

  • Campus recreation locations: 7

  • Greek life organizations: 35

  • Temple-sponsored service programs: 300+