Temple University
Temple University is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Philadelphia.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 39,967 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 5,171 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 4,654 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 90%). Every year 71% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Temple University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $15,768, and fees were $890. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,528 and $890 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students39,967 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate90% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 3 | 15 |
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Nursing schools located within 26 miles radius of Temple University
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Rutgers University-Camden
3 miles away |
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New Courtland Education Center
5 miles away |
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Brooks Alternative Tech School
10 miles away |
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Penn State Abington
10 miles away |
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Eastern Center for Arts & Technology - Park House at Providence Point
13 miles away |
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
13 miles away |
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Rowan University
19 miles away |
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
23 miles away |
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Eastern Center for Arts & Technology - Peter Beck Community
24 miles away |
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Delaware Skills Center
26 miles away |
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offers 10 nursing programs |
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
offers 10 nursing programs |
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
offers 10 nursing programs |
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of Utah
offers 9 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (DNUR) - Diploma programs (Temple University Health System) ACEN 05/01/1980 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (DNUR) - Diploma programs ACEN 12/01/1951 - 12/31/2009 |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 10/01/2001 - 08/31/2007 |
Admission
57%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $55 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $657/credit | |
| In State Students | $657/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,147/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $898/credit | |
| In State Students | $898/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,231/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $29,565 | $29,565 | $51,615 |
| ADN | 70 | $45,990 | $45,990 | $80,290 |
| BSN | 125 | $82,125 | $82,125 | $143,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $44,900 | $44,900 | $61,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Temple University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 27% | $4,406 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $852 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $3,771 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 82% | $8,777 |
| Federal Student Loans | 65% | $5,675 |
| Private Loans | 16% | $15,953 |
$22,940
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$18,655 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,296 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,237 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$24,584 |
| Over $110,000$26,941 |
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Student Population
29,580
Undergrads
10,387
Graduates
21,265
Women
18,702
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
54% |
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Black/African American |
12% |
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Asian |
11% |
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Non-resident alien |
8% |
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Hispanic |
6% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
