Temple University is a state-related public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Temple University was founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, an ordained Baptist minister, and became known as Temple College in 1888. The name Temple most probably stems from the Baptist Temple Church headed by Dr. Conwell in Philadelphia. In 1907, the college became a fully accredited university. Temple University is the 28th largest university in th...
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Temple University is a state-related public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Temple University was founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, an ordained Baptist minister, and became known as Temple College in 1888. The name Temple most probably stems from the Baptist Temple Church headed by Dr. Conwell in Philadelphia. In 1907, the college became a fully accredited university. Temple University is the 28th largest university in the United States, the third largest provider of professional education in the country, and known for its programs in law, education, media, business, health sciences, architecture, and music.
Temple is a state-related university, meaning it receives public funds and offers reduced tuition for Pennsylvania residents but is under independent control. This differs from the schools in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and is a status shared only with the University of Pittsburgh and the historically black Lincoln University...
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