Temple University

Temple University
Former names
The Baptist Temple (1884–1888)
The Temple College of Philadelphia (1888–1907)
MottoPerseverantia Vincit (Latin)
Motto in English
"Perseverance Conquers"
TypePublic state-related research university
EstablishedMay 12, 1888 (May 12, 1888) (official date it was chartered; institution roots began 1884 with church classes)
FounderRussell Conwell
AccreditationMSCHE
Academic affiliations
Endowment$778 million (2022)[1]
ChancellorRichard M. Englert (Honorary)
PresidentRichard M. Englert (acting)
ProvostGregory Mandel
Academic staff
1,487 part-time;
2,271 full-time (Fall 2020)[2]
Administrative staff
4,471 (Fall 2020)[2]
Students37,365 (Fall 2020)[2]
Undergraduates27,307 (Fall 2020)[2]
Postgraduates10,058 (Fall 2020)[2]
Location, ,
United States
CampusLarge city[3], 115 acres (47 ha) (main campus)
Other campuses
NewspaperThe Temple News
ColorsCherry and white[4]
   
NicknameOwls
Sporting affiliations
Mascot
  • Hooter T. Owl
  • Stella (live owl)
Websitetemple.edu

Temple University (Temple or TU) is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1884 by the Baptist minister Russell Conwell and his congregation Grace Baptist Church of Philadelphia then called Baptist Temple.[5] On May 12, 1888, it was renamed the Temple College of Philadelphia. By 1907, the institution had revised its institutional status and been incorporated as a research university.[6][7]

As of 2020, about 37,289 undergraduate, graduate and professional students were enrolled at the university.[2] Temple is among the world's largest providers of professional education, preparing the largest body of professional practitioners in Pennsylvania.[8][9]

  1. ^ As of March 7, 2022. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2021 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY20 to FY21 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. 2022. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Temple at a glance" (PDF). temple.edu. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  3. ^ "IPEDS-Temple University".
  4. ^ "Brand Tone | Strategic Marketing | Temple University". Retrieved 2017-04-14.
  5. ^ Phillips, Tamra (2022). Faith Walks and Talks: The 150-Year History of Grace Baptist—The Church That Founded Temple University. Blue Bell: Decentagen Publishing.
  6. ^ "Carnegie Classifications | Institution Profile". Carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  7. ^ "Temple University reaches height of Carnegie research classification | Temple Now". News.temple.edu. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  8. ^ "Temple University Fall 2013 Student Profile" (PDF). Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  9. ^ "Temple Mission". Archived from the original on 2008-10-30. Retrieved 2008-10-09.