School Profile: Temple University

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

25,596 undergraduates of 29,215 total students

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Public

4 Year

City

Large

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Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • In-State Tuition: $17,378
  • Out-of-State Tuition: $30,602
  • Books and Supplies: $1,510
  • Campus Housing: $15,148
  • Other Expenses: $2,500

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$23,108

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $17,212
$30,001-$48,000 $17,613
$48,001-$75,000 $22,225
$75,001-$110,000 $24,917
$110,001+ $28,199

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
73% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
86% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$59,000

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Finance and Financial Management Services
$50,981
Psychology, General
$30,368
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied...
$38,210
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
$32,725
Marketing
$45,829

Computer and Information Sciences, General
$67,557
Biology, General
$37,568
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$31,423
Accounting and Related Services
$51,922
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$35,179
Insurance
$60,377
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
$25,735
Human Resources Management and Services
$46,254
Teacher Education and Professional...
$40,068
Business/Commerce, General
$46,738
Fine and Studio Arts
$24,863
Political Science and Government
$34,650
Mechanical Engineering
$61,119
Communication and Media Studies
$30,167
Journalism
$32,888
Public Health
$36,294
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration...
$70,100
Social Work
$35,157
Economics
$50,060
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
$35,416
Hospitality Administration/Management
$42,570
International Business
$44,276
Electrical, Electronics and Communications...
$68,592
Teacher Education and Professional...
$41,246
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
$31,133
English Language and Literature, General
$29,081
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
$26,643
Civil Engineering
$56,641
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
$69,732
History
$30,843
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$20,368
Architectural Sciences and Technology
$44,776
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular...
$33,993
Design and Applied Arts
$42,682
Chemistry
$41,007
Music
$18,771
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
$42,682
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
$32,255
Sociology
$33,993
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
$45,383
Management Information Systems and Services
$54,618
Anthropology
$36,308
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and...
$38,289
Engineering Technology, General
$50,606
Mathematics
$45,249
Geography and Cartography
$31,305
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group...
$28,960
Visual and Performing Arts, General
$21,703
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
$34,526
Philosophy
$29,685
Real Estate
$38,337
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
$37,748
Natural Sciences
$42,682
Dance
$21,052
Landscape Architecture
$42,123
Area Studies
$27,476
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
$58,221
Classics and Classical Languages...
$29,685

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

Data Not Available

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

72%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

58%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$22,500 - $31,000

$239 - $329 per month for 10 years

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 15% of parents borrow federal loans.

$39,400

$469 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

< 1%

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

30%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

93% / 7%

Full-time / Part-time
25,596 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

54% White
15% Black
13% Asian
9% Hispanic
4% Two or more races
3% Non-resident alien
2% Unknown
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Data is sourced from United States Department of Education's College Scorecard.