Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public, a large city · 20,970 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into Temple?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
80.4%
36,399 applied
SAT, middle half
Not published
Not reported
ACT, middle half
Not published
Not reported
Test scores this year
Optional: considered if sent
13% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- EssayConsidered
How much does Temple cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, Pennsylvania residents
$23,824
Tuition and fees, out of state
$36,887
A full year, sticker price
$41,338
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$23,058
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,047 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $18,541 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,684 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $24,345 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,206 |
- Room and board on campus
- $18,896 a year
- Books and supplies
- $1,290 a year
- The school's own grants
- 86% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $8,925
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Temple students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$24,250
About $276 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
54.5%
Get a Pell Grant
38.6%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
7.9%
What do Temple graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$57,791
Ten years after starting
$71,027
Middle half: $48,361 to $100,742
Best-paid program, five years out
$114,839
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$40,316
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Do Temple students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
82.6%
Graduate in six years
72.7%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
74% graduated
13% transferred, 1% still enrolled
Who goes to Temple?
Women
55.6%
First in their family at college
29.6%
Part-time
6%
Students per teacher
12
- Background
- White 40%, Hispanic 11%, Black 20%, Asian 15%, Two or more 5%, International 4%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 5,061 beds
What do Temple graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 578 | $78,710 | $111,444 | $23,500 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 46 | Hidden | Hidden | $27,000 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 79 | $69,227 | $99,550 | $26,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 74 | $71,963 | $85,001 | $25,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 61 | $76,765 | Hidden | $27,000 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 73 | $82,239 | $114,839 | $24,875 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 40 | $64,641 | $81,491 | $24,500 |
| Engineering, General | 14 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Industrial Engineering | 22 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 155 | $74,428 | $94,902 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 255 | $67,901 | $85,189 | $24,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 337 | $68,864 | $87,912 | $23,250 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 314 | $55,705 | $75,654 | $23,375 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 46 | $49,661 | $75,127 | $23,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 466 | $64,646 | $89,190 | $20,500 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 92 | $47,940 | $67,480 | $25,267 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 198 | $52,521 | $78,049 | $25,000 |
| Insurance | 0 | $70,465 | $97,318 | $22,875 |
| International Business | 85 | $51,944 | $69,601 | $24,499 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 69 | $79,641 | $107,142 | $20,500 |
| Marketing | 453 | $54,969 | $77,993 | $22,093 |
| Real Estate | 25 | $64,346 | Hidden | Hidden |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 202 | $91,116 | $97,447 | $27,000 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 106 | $34,680 | $63,370 | $23,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 374 | $36,983 | Hidden | $24,187 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 35 | $57,289 | Hidden | $27,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | $14,625 |
| Public Health | 365 | $44,581 | $67,308 | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 117 | $37,414 | $56,749 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 356 | $43,749 | $72,685 | $25,250 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 66 | $43,237 | $79,602 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General | 477 | $41,018 | $70,493 | $23,250 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 7 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Genetics | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 75 | $35,406 | $62,169 | $22,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 187 | $43,040 | $65,718 | $21,500 |
| Plant Sciences | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 46 | $54,798 | $89,218 | $25,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Materials Sciences | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 33 | $53,803 | Hidden | $21,500 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 19 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Statistics | 51 | $71,313 | Hidden | $26,000 |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | $20,750 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 124 | $40,207 | $56,659 | $24,882 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 81 | $45,984 | $49,250 | $21,500 |
| Philosophy | 29 | $29,390 | $41,864 | $26,000 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 7 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 22 | $37,204 | $65,675 | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 206 | $49,274 | $56,890 | $24,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 161 | $49,198 | $58,019 | $27,000 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Dance | 25 | $25,834 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Design and Applied Arts | 76 | $47,578 | $69,635 | $26,976 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 141 | $26,778 | $40,316 | $25,250 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 284 | $28,160 | $47,782 | $21,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 142 | $30,212 | $48,364 | $25,125 |
| Music | 110 | $31,470 | $41,739 | $27,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 21 | Hidden | $46,740 | Hidden |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 128 | $45,135 | $64,124 | $26,000 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 22 | $48,637 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Landscape Architecture | 19 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computational Science | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| International/Globalization Studies | 87 | $39,924 | $70,460 | $21,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 34 | $37,233 | $46,462 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 184 | $50,585 | Hidden | $26,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Sciences | 38 | $55,228 | Hidden | $29,750 |
Other programs
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
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Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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