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Temple at a Glance

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$12,424
Out-of-State Tuition:
$21,634
Room & Board:
$10,500
Average Financial Aid:
$13,961
Full-Time Undergrads:
24,107
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,511
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.temple.edu
Admissions Website:
www.temple.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.temple.edu/sfs
Application Deadline:
March 1
Acceptance Rate:
65 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1510–1810
Average ACT Scores:
20–26

Best Things

Worst Things

  • Anticipation for the next shuttle
  • Credit card recruiters
  • Financial aid office screwing you over
  • Finding out you are a credit shy from graduating
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Overall, Temple has its ups and downs, but students seem to love it all the same. On the downside, there can be some head-butts with tyrannical teachers, unfriendly cafeteria workers, and the always-frustrating financial aid office. Housing can cause an enormous hassle, and those commuting have to battle with parking or public transportation. Some people don’t feel as though they are prepared for the real world once they leave campus, but others say it’s been an incredible learning experience. Those students that love their experience at Temple all have their own reasons. Some love the atmosphere and found it to be a lot of fun. Others found it to be a great place to grow up and discover themselves. Lots of students take away more from living in a big city than they do from the University. But one thing it seems most students agree on is that the people at Temple University are what really make it a worthwhile experience.

In general, students coming to Temple have big expectations, from both the school and the city. Those that graduate either feel that Temple met their expectations, or if it didn’t, then it was their own fault for not pursuing more opportunities while they were there. Most students feel that Temple provides them with the opportunities that make their college experiences excellent—as long as they are willing to make use of them.

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Health & Safety at Temple University

Syketa6

'12

Broadcast Journalism

0.8
D-

Unsafe

I LIVED ON CAMPUS AND OFF FOR WHILE AND I PREFER TO LIVE ON CAMPUS. OFF CAMPUS IS NOT SAFE

Feb 08, 2012

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Academics at Temple University

Syketa6

'12

Broadcast Journalism

5.0
A+

Academics

My major has an a some program with helpful professors who worked in the industry!

Feb 08, 2012

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Nightlife at Temple University

clbrenneman

'15

Architecture

3.5
B

Dorm Parties Are Better

Although TU has great on campus security, off campus is scary at night. The best bet is to stay in the dorm if you want to throw a party. Its safer and cheaper than paying for cabs. There are plenty of on campus students to have fun with.

Feb 08, 2012

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