Philadelphia, PA
Founded in 1884
Temple University, established in 1884, is a comprehensive research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the East Coast of the United States. Although it receives state funding from the state of Pennsylvania, it operates as a private institution, maintaining its independence from state control. Temple has international campuses in cities like Rome and Tokyo. It is the largest university in Philadelphia in terms of student population and offers the most comprehensive range of academic programs, providing 464 degree programs, including 149 bachelor's, 148 master's, 65 doctoral, and 7 professional degree programs. Temple is often regarded as one of the "top three universities in Philadelphia." The university ranked 104th in the 2020 US News rankings. It has a total student population of 39,000, including 1,500 international students. Many of its programs, including those in the schools of medicine, law, business, communication, and arts, rank highly. Programs in risk management and insurance rank 5th in the nation among business schools, and other programs like criminology and education are also highly ranked. Several programs in Temple’s Fox School of Business rank in the top ten or twenty in prestigious publications like the Financial Times, The Economist, and Business Week. The university’s international student ranking was 7th in the most recent Financial Times national rankings. Temple is also known for its excellent facilities, including sports fields, basketball courts, gyms, and swimming pools, which are ideal for students to stay fit. Temple is home to the famous NCAA "Temple Owls" basketball team, which attracts large audiences each year to support their team. Philadelphia's public transportation system is highly convenient, with subways, buses, and regional trains being the primary modes of transport for students. Notable alumni include TV host Bill Cosby, NBC President Steve Capus, and Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping.