Temple University College of Engineering

What Temple University College of Engineering does

Temple University College of Engineering is a private, non-profit academic unit within Temple University, operating from the main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It delivers ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate engineering education across five departments: Bioengineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering, Technology & Management. Programs include bachelor's, master's, PhD, certificate, accelerated +1 Bachelor-to-Master's pathways, engineering summer youth programs, and a senior design capstone. The College's underlying instructional infrastructure centers on experiential learning, anchored by the IDEAs Hub — an 8,000-square-foot collaborative workspace equipped with 3D printing, motion capture, robotics, and drone stations — and by 17 student professional organizations that anchor community and industry exposure.

The College monetizes through three flows: tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate enrollment, research grants and funding from government agencies and industry partners supporting faculty research and student projects, and philanthropic contributions from alumni and corporate partners supporting scholarships, facilities, and programs. The go-to-market is a traditional academic sales-led admissions process — campus visits, information sessions, and open houses — supplemented by an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and a college newsletter. The customer base is dual: prospective engineering students as primary individual buyers, and corporate partners (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Johnson & Johnson, Gilbane Building Company, Hunter Roberts Construction) as institutional partners for talent pipelines, research collaboration, and equipment philanthropy.

Operational scale as of 2024-25 includes approximately 967 undergraduate students across six named programs (Mechanical Engineering the largest at 370, Electrical Engineering 188, Bioengineering 181, Civil Engineering 179, Industrial and Systems Engineering 28, Environmental Engineering 21), supported by a faculty team that includes Dean Keya Sadeghipour (incoming successor Christopher Hansen effective August 1, 2026), Associate Dean Li Bai, Assistant Dean of Development Amanda Collett, and Department Chair Kurosh Darvish. Recent recognition includes an IEEE Award to Assistant Professor Maryam Alibeik, Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year honors for alumni, Goldwater Scholarship recipients, and a Young Leaders Award from the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin.

Name

Temple University College of Engineering

Legal name

Temple University College of Engineering

Website

https://engineering.temple.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Temple University College of Engineering is an ABET-accredited, private academic unit of Temple University in Philadelphia delivering undergraduate and graduate engineering programs across five departments, with an 8,000 sq ft IDEAs Hub maker space and named corporate employer partnerships with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Johnson & Johnson.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate engineering
• Graduate engineering
• ABET accredited programs
• Engineering research

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for engineering degree programs.
2. Research Grants and Funding: Funding from research grants, government agencies, and industry partners supporting faculty research and student projects.
3. Alumni and Corporate Giving: Philanthropic contributions from alumni and corporate partners supporting scholarships, facilities, and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Temple University College of Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate engineering degree programs, certificate programs, and accelerated bachelor's-to-master's pathways across five academic departments (Bioengineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering, Technology & Management). The college supplements classroom instruction with the 8,000-square-foot IDEAs Hub maker space providing 3D printing, robotics, motion capture, and drone capabilities, and engages students in faculty-led research and industry-sponsored senior design projects. Multiple programs hold ABET accreditation, and the college maintains active corporate partnerships with employers such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Johnson & Johnson.

Product overview

Temple University College of Engineering is an academic institution offering undergraduate and graduate engineering degree programs across five departments (Bioengineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering, Technology & Management). The college provides a comprehensive engineering education ecosystem including the IDEAS Hub (an 8,000 sq ft maker space with 3D printing, robotics, and drone capabilities), accelerated degree programs, certificate programs, summer youth programs, and senior design capstone projects. The college maintains ABET accreditation for multiple engineering and engineering technology programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs ABET-accredited bachelor's degree programs in Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, designed for prospective undergraduate engineering students.
• Graduate Programs Master's degrees, PhDs, and certificate-level graduate programs in engineering disciplines, targeting individuals pursuing advanced engineering credentials and research opportunities.
• Certificate Programs Graduate-level certificate programs for professional development and specialized engineering knowledge.
• +1 Bachelor to Master's Accelerated Degree Program Accelerated combined bachelor's and master's degree program allowing students to complete both degrees in an expedited timeframe.
• Engineering Summer Youth Programs Summer programs designed for youth to explore engineering topics and careers.
• IDEAS Hub An 8,000-square-foot collaborative workspace featuring 3D printing, motion capture, robotics, and drone stations for student hands-on engineering experience.
• Senior Design Projects Capstone design projects where students apply engineering principles to real-world problems, including projects in medical devices, space technology, and accessibility solutions.
• Career and Professional Development Services Career services including internships, co-ops, and job placement assistance for engineering students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Job placement rates among the highest at Temple University
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing collaborates with Temple College of Engineering on learning, developing next-generation innovations, and preparing and hiring Temple engineers. Boeing is one of the top companies engaging with the college.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLockheed Martin partners with Temple College of Engineering for talent development and hiring of engineering graduates. One of the key corporate partners in the college's industry network.
• Gilbane Building CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGilbane Building Company collaborates with Temple College of Engineering, participating in career fairs, hiring internships and co-ops, and supporting engineering education.
• Hunter Roberts ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHunter Roberts Construction Group partners with Temple College of Engineering for industry engagement, student recruitment, and workforce development in the construction engineering field.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohnson & Johnson collaborates with Temple College of Engineering on research opportunities, student internships, and hiring of engineering talent. Part of the college's industry partner ecosystem.
• Metrologic InstrumentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetrologic Instruments is among the companies hiring Temple Engineering graduates, representing one of the employers in the college's industry network.
• Temple Medical, Dental, Podiatry and Pharmacy SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple College of Engineering students have research partnership opportunities with Temple's medical, dental, podiatry and pharmacy schools for interdisciplinary engineering work.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering: Large public research university engineering college with comparable ABET-accredited program portfolio and corporate partnerships (Boeing, Lockheed Martin). Comparable scale and breadth, though with public-university funding dynamics.
• Penn State College of Engineering: Large public research university engineering college with comprehensive program offerings similar to Temple's portfolio. Comparable scale and ABET-accredited program breadth, though operating under a public university structure.
• Carnegie Mellon College of Engineering: Elite private engineering college with nationally leading programs in mechanical, electrical, and biomedical engineering. Aspirational peer for top engineering applicants and faculty, though at a meaningfully higher tier.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science: Elite Ivy League engineering school in Philadelphia with significantly higher national ranking, larger endowment, and broader research footprint. Competes directly for Philadelphia-area engineering talent and faculty.
• Rutgers University School of Engineering: Large public flagship engineering school in New Jersey with comprehensive program portfolio, significant research output, and broad corporate partnerships. Competes for the same Northeast engineering applicant pool.

Direct peers

• Villanova University College of Engineering: Private Catholic university engineering college in the Philadelphia suburbs with comparable ABET-accredited undergraduate programs and similar mid-tier private research positioning. Competes for the same regional applicant pool.
• Drexel University College of Engineering: Philadelphia-based engineering college within a private research university, offering ABET-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong co-op model. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and program mix to Temple's College of Engineering.
• Rowan University Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering: New Jersey-based public engineering college with comparable ABET-accredited program mix and a focus on experiential, hands-on engineering education. Direct regional competitor for Philadelphia-area applicants.
• Stevens Institute of Technology: Private technology-focused university in Hoboken, NJ, with engineering as its core mission. Comparable size, private structure, and emphasis on experiential learning — direct competitor in the Northeast private engineering market.
• New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Newark College of Engineering: Public polytechnic-style engineering college in Newark with comparable program breadth and a strong focus on applied engineering and industry partnerships. Comparable scale and positioning in the mid-tier engineering market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/tu_engineering
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjC-GoXAakMsgm3948fv85w
• Facebookfacebook.com/tuengineering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tu-engineering
• Instagraminstagram.com/templeuengineer

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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