🏠 Temple University — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Temple University.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

🏠 How housing selection works at Temple University

First-year residency requirement.Entering Temple students live in university housing.

Halls.Morgan, Johnson, Hardwick, 1300, 1940, White, Beury, Temple Towers, the Edge, the View — clustered along Broad and Cecil B. Moore.

As of May 8, 2026

📍 Location

Philadelphia, PA

🏛️ College Type

Public state-related research university

👥 Enrollment

33,000 total students

🏠 Housing

16 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Morgan Hall 0
Johnson Hall 0
Hardwick Hall 0
1300 Residence Hall 0
1940 Residence Hall 0
James S. White Hall 0
Beury Hall 0
Temple Towers Apartments 0
The Edge 0
The View at Montgomery 0
1300 Cecil B. Moore Ave 0
White Hall 0
Kardon Atlantic Residence Hall 0
Edge Hall 0
Anderson Hall 0
Student Pavilion 0

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🔗 Temple Housing

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🔗 Temple Athletics

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for Temple University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

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Looking for something specific? Browse Temple University dorms filtered by amenity:

❄️ with Air Conditioning🍳 with Shared Kitchen🛗 with Elevator♿ ADA-Accessible🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly🚿 with Private Bathrooms🛁 with Semi-Private Bathrooms🧼 with Communal Bathrooms♀ All-Female