Campus & Student Life at Temple University

Home to about 27,306 undergraduates in 2020, Temple is a very large, public university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Temple offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Temple can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Temple Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Temple Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Temple. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Temple Disability Services.

Temple for the Military

While not a "service academy", Temple does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Temple Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Temple for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Temple University

Temple offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Temple University

Temple has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 27,306 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 24,915 (91.2%). Part-time attendance was 2,391 (8.8%).

Temple University is Ranked #256 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Temple receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Temple #256 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Temple by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Temple Diversity Guide.

Temple University Competes in the NCAA

Temple has a total of 687 student athletes, 335 men and 352 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Temple University Athletics