Temple University
College Background
Founded in 1884, Temple College became Temple University in 1907. A comprehensive public research university, Temple offers more than 300 academic degree programs at eight campuses. Its degree programs include: 2 Associate degree programs (Horticulture and General Studies), 125 Bachelor’s programs, 113 Masters programs, 52 Doctoral programs, and 8 first-professional degree programs including dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, and podiatric medicine.
Temple’s Main Campus, located on North Broad Street, is home to many of its schools and programs. A recent addition to this campus is the Tyler School of Art, which recently moved from Elkins Park, PA. Undergraduate, graduate, and non-credit courses are also available at 1515 Market Street in Philadelphia, its Center City Campus.
Programs in community and regional planning, horticulture, landscape architecture, and other subject areas are available at Temple University’s 186-acre Ambler Campus. Temple also offers graduate and non-credit courses at its campus in suburban Fort Washington, PA.
International studies are an integral part of the Temple experience. Study abroad programs are available at campuses in Rome and Tokyo. Select programs are also offered in London, Beijing, Paris, Mumbai, and other sites.
Application Deadlines
Fall: March 1 for freshman students and June 1 for transfer students
Spring: November 1 for both freshman students and transfer students
Rolling admissions available during both semesters
Tuition Fee
Temple University is state-related. Part-time tuition rates are per credit in addition to University-wide student fees.
PA residents: Undergraduate (non-business course) $420 per credit hour; undergraduate business course $454 per credit hour
Non-residents: Undergraduate (non-business course) $707 per credit hour; undergraduate business course $765 per credit hour
Modes of Delivery
Course format may be traditional, online, hybrid, and/or distance learning.
Student Services Available for Adult Learners
Online advising — depending upon the college and major; library access online; technology center computer labs; on-campus and e-tutoring — writing center and math and science resource center; and evening services available at Center City, Ambler, and Main Campus (depending upon the college and major)
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration
Popular Majors
Biology, Psychology, Elementary/Early Childhood Education, Accounting, and Marketing
Prior Learning and Work Experience Credit
Will be reviewing on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the college and major.
