Temple University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,989

4.59% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,088

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

80.4%

39,754 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

29,640

88% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

74.9%

3,748 Graduates

About

Temple University is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Temple University were General Psychology (355 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (232 degrees), and General Finance (218 degrees).

In 2024, 8,651 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Temple University. 59.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,469 degrees), 3.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,175 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Temple University is $21,989, which is $−9,931 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Temple University is $21,989, which is $9,931 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,088.

In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending Temple University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,989

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Temple University was $21,989. The cost of tuition at Temple University is $−9,931 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Temple University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,088

2024 Value

5.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Temple University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,088. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Temple University grew by 5.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Temple University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,968

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Temple University was of $16,968 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.44% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Temple University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Temple University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.95% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Temple University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Temple University received 39,754 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.22% annual growth. Out of those 39,754 applicants, 31,966 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.4% acceptance rate.

There were 29,640 students enrolled at Temple University in 2024. 90% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Temple University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

31,966

Accepted Out of 39,754

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Temple University was 80.4% (31,966 admissions from 39,754 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.22%, while admissions grew by 5.91%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Temple University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

90%

Submission Percentage (2014)

4,045

Scores Submitted (2014)

90% of enrolled first-time students at Temple University in 2014 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Temple University had a total enrollment of 29,640 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Temple University is 26,094 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,546. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Temple University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Temple University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.6% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 14.7% Asian, 9.96% Hispanic or Latino, 4.03% Two or More Races, 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0776% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Temple University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.3%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.1%), followed by White Male (17.3%) and Asian Female (9.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Temple University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29,640 students. The full-time enrollment at Temple University is 26,094 and the part-time enrollment is 3,546. This means that 88% of students enrolled at Temple University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Temple University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Temple University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Temple University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Temple University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
12,036 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,280 enrolled students
Asian
4,356 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Temple University is 40.6% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 14.7% Asian, 9.96% Hispanic or Latino, 4.03% Two or More Races, 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0776% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,721 students (5.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,617 more women than men received degrees from Temple University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Temple University is white (4,469 degrees awarded). There were 3.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,175 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Temple University is General Psychology (355 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (232 degrees) and General Finance (218 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Temple University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (153 degrees awarded), Communications (579 degrees), and Legal (346 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Temple University are Other managers (260,102 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (166,524 people), Social workers, all other (165,829 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (119,202 people), and Marketing managers (115,906 people).

The most specialized majors at Temple University in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (153 degrees awarded), Communications (579 degrees), Legal (346 degrees), Applied Sciences (23 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (304 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Temple University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Temple University are Architecture and Related Services (153 degrees awarded), Communications (579 degrees), Legal (346 degrees), Applied Sciences (23 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (304 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Temple University are Elementary & secondary schools (448,361 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (299,690 people), Computer Systems Design (213,898 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (197,108 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (180,424 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Temple University.

Horticultural Science

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Temple University was Horticultural Science with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Temple University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,517

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

5,134

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,517 degrees were awarded to men at Temple University, which is 0.685 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,134).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Temple University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Temple University in General Finance, which is 2.82 times more than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 288 degrees were awarded to men at Temple University in General Psychology, which is 3.69 times more than the 78 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 62% of students graduating from Temple University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Temple University is Female and Asian (83.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.2% of graduates (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,469 degrees awarded
Asian
1,175 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Temple University is white (4,469 degrees awarded). There were 3.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,175 degrees).

3.72% of degree recipients (322 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
3,160 degrees awarded
White Female
3,097 degrees awarded
White Female
2,923 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Temple University is white female (3,160 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3,097 degrees).

Operations

Temple University has an endowment valued at nearly $961M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 260M (27.1%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Temple University had a total salary expenditure of 4.08B. Temple University employs 553 Associate professors, 414 Professors and 385 Assistant professors. Most academics at Temple University are Male Associate professor (287), Female Associate professor (266), and Male Professor (266).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Temple University are: Management, with 1,005 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 544 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 464 employees.

Endowment

$961M

2024 Endowment

10.4%

growth from 2023

Temple University has an endowment valued at about $961M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Temple University grew 10.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $709M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Temple University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$143M - Federal
$91.2M - State
$4.21M - Local

As of 2024, Temple University received $143M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $91.2M from state grants and contracts, and $4.21M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.92B

2024 Salaries

3.47%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Temple University paid a median of $1.92B in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($4.08B) and a 3.47% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.03% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.6% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$179M

Instructional Salaries

1,406

Number of Employees

In 2024, Temple University paid a total of $179M to 1,406 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.34% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Temple University were Management with 1,005 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 544 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 464 employees.

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