Temple University is a state-related public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell. On May 12, 1888, it was renamed the Temple College of Philadelphia. By 1907, the institution revised its institutional status and was incorporated as a research university. As of 2019, about 40,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students were enrolled at the university. Temple is among the world's largest providers of professional education, preparing the largest body of professional practitioners in Pennsylvania.
| Former names | The Temple College of Philadelphia (1888) |
| Motto | Perseverantia Vincit (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | Perseverance Conquers |
| Type | State-related public research university |
| Established | 1884 |
| Academic affiliations | CUMU, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $641.1 million (2020) |
| President | Jason Wingard, Ph.D |
| Provost | Joanne A. Epps, Esq. |
| Academic staff | 1,646 part-time, 2,297 full-time (Fall 2019) |
| Administrative staff | 4,627 (Fall 2019) |
| Students | 39,088 (Fall 2019) |
| Undergraduates | 28,887 (Fall 2019)) |
| Postgraduates | 10,201 (Fall 2019) |
| Campus | Urban (Main campus), 115 acres (46.5 ha) |
| Colors | Cherry, White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I FBS – The American, Philadelphia Big 5 |
| Mascot | Hooter T. Owl, Stella (Live Mascot) |
| GitHub profile | tulibraries |
About Temple University
Doctoral university based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was founded by Baptist Minister Russell Conwell. The school enrolls around 40,000 students annually.
Achievement of Temple University
The university has campuses scattered across Pennsylvania, in Harrisburg and throughout the greater Philadelphia area, as well as international campuses in Rome and Tokyo.
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Latest information about Temple University updated on July 28 2021.
