Temple University College Portrait
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Temple University
Temple University, an urban public research university with an international reach, has been creating knowledge, improving lives, and engaging the community for over 125 years. Temple’s superb faculty and broad curriculum of over 300 academic programs provide superior educational opportunities for talented and motivated students without regard to their status or station in life. That tradition of access and excellence has made Temple’s student body one of the most diverse in the nation. Temple’s Main Campus in Philadelphia is the primary site of more than $500 million in construction and renovation. Benefiting from an increasing number of students eager for an urban university experience, Temple has become an increasingly vibrant center of student life. But don’t take our word for it. Come see for yourself.
Living in the Community
The Temple Community
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university with more than 36,000 students. Temple is comprised of seven campuses within Pennsylvania and worldwide, and has been consistently recognized as one of the most diverse universities in the nation. Student life offers initiatives, programs, activities and services that engage the entire campus community in order to help students attain their educational, personal and career goals in a diverse, nurturing and safe campus environment. Students conduct research alongside faculty and lead service trips nationally and internationally. Temple University students can take advantage of educational opportunities around the world through the study abroad experience. Students are challenged both inside and outside the classroom. Student involvement is a key to success and Temple University provides numerous opportunities for involvement.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2010?
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| Total Students | 37,367 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 27,623 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 14,453 | 52% |
| Men | 13,170 | 48% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 98 | <1% |
| Asian | 2,829 | 10% |
| African American / Black | 4,138 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1,105 | 4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 12 | <1% |
| White | 16,328 | 59% |
| Two or More Races | 196 | 1% |
| International | 712 | 3% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 2,205 | 8% |
| Where do TU undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 79% |
| Other US States & Territories | 19% |
| Other Countries | 2% |
| Residency Unknown | <1% |
| How old are TU undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 22 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 13% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2010)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 - 26 | |
| Math | 510 - 610 | |
| Critical Reading | 500 - 600 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 53% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 90% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 65% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.39 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 99% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2009-10 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $27,454
Temple University usually establishes its future year tuition rates at the June Board of Trustees meeting. The availability date of tuition rates may vary from year to year depending upon when the Pennsylvania state legislature approves Temple's appropriation.Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend Temple University varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
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Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 67% of 2009-10 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $5,753. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 59% of 2009-10 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $4,128. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2008-2009 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
TU Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 16 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 66% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 92% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 1,427 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 37% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 15% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 74% |
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Campus-based Housing
77% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
18% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
Our core values of “Prevention, Partnership and Pride
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Research Universities (high research activity)
- Size and Setting
- Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- High undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
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Student Activities and Involvement at TU
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 94% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 48% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 25% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 87% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 16% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 45% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 49% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 16% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 95% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 94% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 56% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 58% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 94% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 40% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 73% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 96% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 71% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 69% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 93% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 66% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 79% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 82% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 78% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at Temple University in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| Associate's | 2 |
| Bachelor's | 5,493 |
| Master's | 1,412 |
| Doctoral | 1,144 |
| Total | 8,051 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| EDUCATION | 6% |
| Psychology, General | 5% |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 5% |
| Accounting | 5% |
| Finance, General | 4% |
| Links to degree programs at Temple University |
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Associate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral |
Student Success & Progress Rate
A 90% four-year success and progress rate means that 90% of students starting in Fall 2004 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
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Counts for the Fall 2004 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 3,383 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 2,098 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2009 that returned for their second year: 89%
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Student Learning at Temple University
All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.
Student learning is a fundamental component of the Temple University mission and the assessment of student learning is an essential element of the assessment of Temple’s overall institutional effectiveness. At Temple, approaches to assessment of student learning are as diverse as our array of academic offerings. At the University level, Temple has established eight competencies for its new program in general education and has developed various strategies for determining how our students are doing in meeting these learning outcomes. At the school, college, and department level programs are developing assessment plans and processes that identify program goals and objectives and instrumentation for measuring these goals; describe the data collected; as well as describe major findings and how they were used for student learning and program improvements. Others ways that Temple assesses student learning and program effectiveness include periodic program review, course and teaching evaluations, licensure and professional exam pass rates, graduation and retention rates, and professional and regional accreditation. Temple has invested in an outcomes management system to support faculty and administration in the implementation, reporting, and sharing of assessment activity. Temple University is committed to enhancing its culture of assessment.
Learning Assessment Examples
Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes
Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.
Temple implemented a new Program of General Education in 2008. Administration of a learning outcome measure is planned for 2011-12 when freshmen who entered under the new program of general education will be in their fourth year.