Temple University Review

Quick Facts about Temple University

• 8 campuses (some overseas for study abroad)
• 300 academic degree program ranging in degree awards from Associate to Doctoral
• The three most popular undergraduate majors are: Biology, Psychology and Education.
• 8 professional degree program in dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy and podiatric medicine
• Study abroad program campuses in Rome, Tokyo, and programs in London, Beijing, Paris, and Mumbai, as well as other sites around the world.

One unique aspect of the Temple University Study abroad program is a scholarship program sponsored by the schools president and husband, to pay for first year student's passport fees, to assist them in their desire to study abroad.

Enrollment: Current enrollment statistics including all campuses is approximately 34,000 students.  Enrollment is ethnically diverse, including a percentage of international students as well as minorities.

Tuition for Temple University

• Approximately $11,000 a year including fees for Pennsylvania residents
• Approximately $20,000 a year including fees for non residents.
• Room and board is approximately $8,518.00/year

Student Life

• Over 175 student clubs and organizations on campus
• 22 Division I sports teams:  10 men's teams and 12 women's teams
• 10 campus libraries
•  2 international libraries
•  6 campus information centers

Technology and Computer Services:

Temple University's technology center is state of the art.  Housed in a 75,000 square foot building it include technology and resources for every learning and teaching style.  Workspace is created for collaborative or individual studying as well as tutoring.  Additional features of this amazingly advanced teaching, learning and technology center include

• A student computer center with 700 computers: up to 600 fixed workstations and 100 wireless loaner laptops
• 13 breakout rooms for collaboration and group study
• A 24-hour Help Desk for students, faculty, and staff
• Specialized labs including video editing, graphic design, music composition, "quiet" zone, and software development facility
• A Faculty Wing
• Social spaces for students with lounge areas and plasma TVs
• A Starbucks Cafe

Noted Alumni of Temple University include: Bill Cosby, Bob Saget, Danny Woodburn - from Seinfield, ESPN radio talk show host Tony Bruno, Richard Brooks Oscar award winning Hollywood filmmaker, Michael Schoeffling:  Actor, Tom Sizemore, Actor and Gil Stein Former President of NHL .

My Viewpoint: Temple University offers a wide range of degree programs and academic majors in many of the most sought after professional programs around the world.  Its study abroad program provides for global experience absolutely essential in today's business world.  The technology center surpasses that provided by some top tier schools and the student life and ethnically diverse environment, as well as its location in Philadelphia provides students with hundreds of opportunities for socialization, entertainment and unique experiences.

Overall, Temple University is a school you should consider, especially if you are interested in the social sciences, where their programs rank highly and a PA resident.  Its tuition and fees are competitive to many other public universities and the city of Philadelphia may provide you with interesting internships through the university programs to make your future a whole lot brighter when job searching.

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