Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

B-

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About Temple University

Temple University is a large, public institution in Philadelphia, PA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 20,970 students. The acceptance rate is 80%. 75% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $63,727.

80%

Acceptance

$28,198

Net price

20,970

Enrollment

75%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

80%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$28,198

Average net price

$23,011

In-state tuition

$38,958

Out-of-state tuition

$17,690

Room & board

$1,250

Books & supplies

$40,903

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

53%

Students with federal loans

$24,395

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$22,694

$30–48K

$23,431

$48–75K

$26,534

$75–110K

$29,397

$110K+

$34,947

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business19.6%

Health & Nursing10.6%

Communications10.0%

Computer Science8.5%

Visual & Performing Arts8.2%

Psychology6.9%

Biology6.5%

Social Sciences4.2%

Education3.1%

Multidisciplinary3.1%

After Graduation

$63,727

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$50,860

Median earnings (6 yrs)

75%

Graduation rate

83%

Retention rate

83%

Earn more than a HS grad

$18,465

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

20,970

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

30%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women

44% men

Race & ethnicity

White

40%

Black

20%

Asian

15%

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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