Overview
Founded in 1901 as Temple University School of Medicine, the institution was renamed in 2016 following a transformative $62.5 million gift from alumnus and media mogul Lewis Katz. The school has built a strong reputation for clinical training grounded in real-world patient care, particularly through its affiliation with Temple University Hospital, a major safety-net hospital serving North Philadelphia. It is recognized for producing physicians skilled in primary care, internal medicine, and specialties requiring hands-on experience with diverse and underserved populations, and it maintains a robust research portfolio in areas like cardiovascular disease, lung and heart transplantation, and substance use disorders.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Total students | 900 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 1:2 |
| Acceptance rate | 6% |
| Graduation rate | 96% |
| Average starting salary | $220,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $46,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,000 |
| Room & board | $16,000 |
| Average financial aid | $40,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.65 |
| Regular deadline | December 1 |
Top Programs
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Research
- Transplant Medicine
- Public Health
- Neuroscience
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.