Temple University Reviews

  • 194 Reviews
  • Philadelphia (PA)
  • Annual Tuition: $35,608
92% of 194 students said this degree improved their career prospects
94% of 194 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Marie
  • Reviewed: 3/29/2017
  • Degree: Early Childhood Education
"This program provides classroom setting and field practice in actual school districts. Each course and field study provides practical and analytical exercises. The courses prepare students to interview into field of education, ready and prepared. Each field has an advisor to provide support and assistance. You are given an array of opportunities to work in different school settings."
S Muhammad
  • Reviewed: 3/28/2017
  • Degree: Architecture
"To my relief, Temple's application process was very simple and straightforward. What makes this program stand out are the caliber of its professors and students and the nimbleness of its programs. I sat in on a class during the application process and while I do not have a background in city planning, I not only learned something, but I was also engaged as if I were an actual student. My soon-to-be class peers were already working in my current field and possessed common levels of experience. I will be balancing family and work when I return to school and with current Temple students doing the same and with the support of the staff and professors, I have no doubt that I will be successful."
Layla
  • Reviewed: 3/24/2017
  • Degree: Health Sciences
"Temple University's Recreational Therapy program is a great program for anyone looking to further their career in the field. The staff is dedicated to helping the Graduate students and push them academically. The classes taught help the students be able to be prepared for the work in real life. Temple is dedicated on educating quality Recreational Therapists."
Alex
  • Reviewed: 3/21/2017
  • Degree: Teaching
"Tyler School of Art provides a rigorous program that creates successful and well rounded students. Throughout my time at Tyler, my professors pushed me. I developed skills that made me a self advocate, and a marketable individual. The professors genuinely want to see their students succeed. I grew both as an artist and an educator during my time at Tyler. My professors helped me to advance my skills and write a excellent resume. I immediately obtained a job in my field of study after graduating from Tyler. I would highly recommend Tyler's BFA program, as well as their art education program."
Md Ashraful Islam
  • Reviewed: 3/18/2017
  • Degree: Electrical Engineering
"Temple is a large, above average (academically) public research university with a massive student body and a humongous number of majors, extra curricular, and opportunities to support it. It's very diverse, you meet many different people with different backgrounds than you every day. Very friendly ambiance and easy make friend because there are tons of clubs and geek life is prevalent. I didn't go in expecting much in terms of social life because I'm majoring in electrical engineering , always busy with research work. The class to teacher ratio size is very small so it is very able to get assistance from teacher when needed. The teachers are so helpful and want you to succeed. Also, because my work load is so much, I know that there are so many resources for me to reach out to for help whether it be for academics or health! I love temple because of its liveliness with multicultural activities, multicultural food and most importantly it's quality of education."
Asia
  • Reviewed: 3/11/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"I am currently working to a Doctorate in Social Work. Online schooling at Walden University has been a great experience so far. I work full-time and Walden University makes it easy process to continue education. I do not feel overwhelm. The professors and academic advisers are amazing and helping. Attending school online has been great!"
Chelsea
  • Reviewed: 3/11/2017
  • Degree: English
"Temple University provides students with a quality education and a diverse, supportive community. Any prospective student who strongly considers this Philadelphia university and the exciting programs that it has to offer will not regret his or her decision. Grasp the reigns of your future, and become a Temple Owl!"
Latesha Vosacek
  • Reviewed: 2/26/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"I currently attend Temple University and am perusing my Master of Social Work. Temple has a great, well respected MSW program that prepares us for working in the field. The teachers are highly knowledgeable and experienced in the field and are often willing to take the extra time to answer questions before and after class, mentor you, etc. Temple also encourages us students to lear about multiple components of the world of social work so that we will be more knowledgeable and effective upon graduation."
Laura
  • Reviewed: 2/12/2017
  • Degree: Pharmacy
"Temple University School of Pharmacy has the highest 2016 NAPLEX pass rate of any school in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and New York. The tuition is also affordable and the curriculum is rigorous. Will prepare you for a career as a pharmacist."
Kirsten
  • Reviewed: 2/11/2017
  • Degree: English
"Though the liberal arts core curriculum can feel a bit tedious, the program overall I enjoyed very much. I met many professors while there that have helped me shape what I wanted to go to graduate school for, and have given me counseling and advice that is beyond any monetary value. In general, I enjoyed the different kinds of courses available too."
Lexi J.
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"I loved Temple! The campus is walkable, the buidlings are modern and the education is very well respected. As a student I felt supported, I understood the path I was on, and the City taught me so much! One visit and you will understand the multicultural, urban campus and its appeal."
Nunyabiz
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"It was a great experience, and very challenging. You have to study a lot and be disciplined"
John Lindberg
  • Reviewed: 1/31/2017
  • Degree: Dentistry
"I am currently enrolled at Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry and will be a first year student this fall. So far my experiences after visiting the campus and interacting with the students and faculty has been great. I can tell that the interactions between students and faculty are very positive and that the students, although overwhelmed with school commitments at times, are enjoying their time and feel that they made the right decision choosing this school."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Education
"I feel my college experience helped me become selfless, community-minded, and forward thinking."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2017
  • Degree: Accounting
"Temple University's Fox School of Business provides a well-rounded undergraduate education for Accounting majors and exposure to recruiters from many accounting firms, including the Big 4, national accounting firms, and regional firms. Its Master of Accountancy program, on the other hand, doesn't really provide a great value added for the money ($30,000 for one year). You'd be better off buying a Becker subscription on your own and fulfilling the extra 30 credits some way else."
Mar c
  • Reviewed: 12/22/2016
  • Degree: Law
"Quality program and quality faculty. Highly competitive and praised trial advocacy program. Needs to offer more of the same classes offered in the day to night students. Also, needs to follow some of the other leading law schools and offer more transactional classes."
Janai G
  • Reviewed: 12/5/2016
  • Degree: Psychology
"My time at Temple University thought me a lot- both academically and introspectively. In my first year of undergraduate studies as a Psych-Gen Major, I had great difficulty with a statistics course. However, the difficulty I faced did not serve as a deterrent. Realizing that I would fail the course for that semester and adversely impact my cumulative GPA, my Student-Teacher/ professor and I came up with a contingency plan: make-up the course during a later semester to override the poor grade. In the interim, my professor and I met bi-weekly for tutoring sessions to prepare me for the anticipated make-up course/semester hours. During those tutoring sessions, we developed a backwards design review plan where we reviewed/studied the coursework and I took practice exams in hopes of my excelling during this second chance. A year later, I was ready to commit to the previously failed statistics course with an improved academic perspective-allowing me to pass the course. Overcoming that academic hardship convinced me to focus, allowing me to be successful in my Psychology Major Coursework in the final two years of my undergraduate career. I believe that hands-on initiative take by my professor and I in just a large University truly steered me back into academic focus. Thereafter, upon obtaining my undergraduate degree I shaped a professional path. In my previous workforce opportunity as a Human Resources Assistant, I strengthened my interpersonal skills and increased my work responsibilities through on-boarding newly acquired staff to our company's ever-changing policies. One of my major roles was to ensure newly hired staff understood, accepted and committed to the strategic mission and business transformation agenda in order to continuously build my organization. By in excelling in this competent of this role as of late October 2014, I grew into an ad-hoc manager. As an ad-hoc manager I supervised a young adult student in an internship capacity. As this high school students supervisor and main point of contact, I worked with her to develop her technical (job responsibilities and her usage of job tools), and professional skills (judgment, work efficiency, reliability, strengthening her willingness to learn- shaping her adaptability). This experience taught me how to effectively instruct and guide a young person in a way that is cross-functional and respectful. Outside of my professional path, in October 2014 I also begun to volunteer my Alma Mater. Temple University reached out to me, to become a Brand/ University ambassador. As an ambassador, I speak with prospective college students about my academic and social experiences while attending Temple as it has made a huge impact on me as I have been TEMPLE Made- Go Class of 2010.."
Jackie carson
  • Reviewed: 9/21/2016
  • Degree: Social Work
"Temple university provided me with opportunities to explore diversity across our campus and around the world. A required course, Race in America, provided me with the knowledge and skills needed in the current state of our country. The professors gave 100% for each individual and encouraged our success in practice. They spent time with us on an individual basis and allowed us to explore our career options without judgment. The assignments prepared me for my career as well as assisting with figuring out who I am as a professional. Overall, they provided a rigorous learning environment."
Heather Brossman
  • Reviewed: 9/19/2016
  • Degree: Physical Therapy
"Temple's Physical Therapy program is top notch. I graduated with experience from my clinical affiliations, passed my boards, and had a job in a few weeks. As a working professional I still meet individuals from Temple working in the field of Physical Therapy as the network in the Philadelphia area is very strong. I would do it again at Temple University for sure. My professors are still people who I consider mentors, and individuals to look up to. I am attending a DHSc program so I can teach other PT students, like my Temple Professors taught me."
Dulcinel
  • Reviewed: 9/18/2016
  • Degree: Counseling Psychology
"Temple University is the kind of school you can feel proud to tell people you attend. Prior to applying for a graduate program here, I had several friends who attended Temple (both as undergraduate and graduate students) who had many positive things to say about their experiences at Temple. During my research searching for a graduate program that was right for me, I came across many websites who touted Temple as being among the best in the field. For that and many other reasons, Temple was my first choice school for my graduate career. Upon receiving my letter of acceptance, I could not wait to tell everybody around me. Most universities will tell you that they are diverse. No one wants to admit that they have poor representation of minority students. But Temple is truly diverse, you just have to visit the campus in order to see that. Right in the heart of Philadelphia, it boasts many different nearby restaurants and food trucks, events, and a multitude of diverse programs and clubs/organizations that you can join as a student. The staff at Temple are responsive. Emails do not go unanswered for more than a few days and rarely even that long. When I was having issues registering I thought I would have to go to campus to speak with someone about the issue but to my surprise my email was answered not only quickly but with concern and helpful directions. Temple is also known for a lot of the groundbreaking research that is happening there and for programs that have been put in place to help better the city of Philadelphia and its many residents. I am proud to be a Temple University student and you will be proud too."