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Temple University

Temple

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122-6096

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Known for business — major research university

Temple University is a public institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A large campus of 21.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,727 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,219.

Established
1888
Motto
Perseverantia Vincit
Mascot
Hooter T. OwlStella (live great horned owl)
Type
Public state-related research university
Division
Division I

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83%Acceptance
SAT Avg
21,249Students
12:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$63,727Earnings 10yr
$29,219Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Temple University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$22,082
Tuition (out-of-state)$37,462
Room & Board$16,968
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$39,799
Average Net Price$29,219
Median Debt at Graduation$24,395
Monthly Payment (10yr)$259

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,080
$30–48K$24,278
$48–75K$28,493
$75–110K$31,578
$110K+$34,632

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,219

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

161

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (363)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
21,249
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 17%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 15%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.7%
Freshman Retention83.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,860
8 Years$59,076
10 Years$63,727

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,700
Men
$63,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#102
Forbes
#192
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#144

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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