“Temple empowers students through accessible, research-driven education, innovative opportunities, and a vibrant, diverse community.”
Temple University, founded in 1884 by Russell H. Conwell, is Philadelphia’s public, R1 research university with over 30,000 students. It offers more than 640 academic programs across 17 colleges including professional schools of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy, and podiatry. With a 12:1 student‑faculty ratio and 42% of classes under 20 students, Temple combines rigorous academics with real‑world experiences in the heart of Philadelphia.