Temple University, PA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Temple University Rankings
Affordability48
Selectivity32
Retention74
Graduation54
Earnings48
Diversity71
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Temple University
57%
Bachelor’s
2%
Associate’s
42%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing26%
Communication, Journalism12%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education4%
Engineering5%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into Temple University
59%
Admission Rate
565
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Temple University
$17K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$32K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Temple University
61%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$254
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 63% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 75% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 79% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Temple University
89%
Retention Rate
16%
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 49% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 72% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 71% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 75% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 66% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 75% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 71% | 52% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 86% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 66% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 72% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 64% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Temple University
93%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $69K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Temple University
28,965
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
10,256
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 54% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 46% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 12% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 33% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Temple University, PA
Hussian College-Philadelphia
1 miles, S
Community College of Philadelphia
1 miles, S
Studio Incamminati
1 miles, S
Missio Theological Seminary
2 miles, S