Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University

An energetic urban campus in North Philadelphia, with study spaces, dining, green pockets and easy access to the city.

Public research universityUrban campus
Campus lawn and library
Students
27,000+
Official university overview
Student–faculty ratio
17:1
Official facts
Student organizations
350+
Official campus life
Founded
1884
Official university history

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Plan your next chapter

Tuition & admissions.

The numbers behind your college search.

Tuition per year

Before financial aid

Full-time undergraduate · 2026–27 estimate

Annual tuition
$22,230

Temple tuition varies by program and residency. Housing, meals, fees and other expenses are additional; confirm the current billable total with Temple.

Acceptance rate

80%

Recent first-year cycles · Approximate

Temple’s acceptance rate varies by applicant type and program; use the admissions office for current cycle data.

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Tuition is only part of the total cost of attendance. Grants and scholarships can reduce what you pay. Acceptance rates describe a past applicant pool, not your individual chance of admission. Reporting years vary by school. Checked September 17, 2026.

Get your bearings

Around campus.

Temple University campus

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Make yourself at home

Find your next stop.

Everyday places to know at Temple.

7 places · Check official sources for current hours and access.

Study spots

Charles Library

1900 North 13th Street

Temple’s signature library is a strong starting point for individual study, group work and research help.

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Check current hours and room reservation rules before heading over.

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Study spots

Paley Library

1210 Polett Walk

A familiar campus study destination with collections, work tables and research support.

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Hours and access can change during breaks and exam periods.

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Food & coffee

Fresh Bytes Café

Charles Library

Grab coffee or a quick bite while staying close to your study session.

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Student life

Student Pavilion

Polett Walk

A central place to meet friends, attend activities and take a break between classes.

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Events and room access vary throughout the semester.

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Recreation

Temple Sports Complex

West Montgomery Avenue

A campus recreation option for workouts and active breaks.

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Outdoors

Liacouras Walk

Central campus

A lively pedestrian route for walking between classes and finding a quick outdoor reset.

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Follow campus event, construction and pedestrian signage.

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Student life

Temple Performing Arts Center

1837 North Broad Street

A campus arts venue worth checking for performances, talks and student events.

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Use the university calendar for current programming.

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Good links to keep handy.

Sources, reporting notes & photo credit

Checked September 17, 2026. Enrollment and other figures describe the scope and reporting period labeled above; they are not live counts. Figures from different years or definitions should not be treated as a like-for-like ranking. Place suggestions are editorial guidance, not measured noise levels or guaranteed availability.

Place-specific sources are linked under “Good to know” on each card. Follow campus access rules; some facilities require student identification or a reservation.