No, Temple University is not classified as a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) nor is it a predominantly Black institution by statistical definition. It is a large, public, comprehensive research university that embraces a diverse multicultural student body consisting of students from various racial, ethnic, and international backgrounds. While its urban location in Philadelphia naturally attracts a diverse demographic mix that includes a substantial percentage of minority students, white students and other groups also make up significant portions of the overall campus community.