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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.9%

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

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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

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