Temple University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,023

4.21% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,641

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.9%

36,399 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

30,205

87.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

74.7%

3,838 Graduates

About

Temple University is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Temple University were General Psychology (355 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (245 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (237 degrees).

In 2023, 8,995 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Temple University. 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,890 degrees), 4.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,141 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Temple University is $21,023, which is $−9,980 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Temple University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 8,889 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Temple University is $21,023, which is $9,981 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,641.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Temple University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,023

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Temple University was $21,023. The cost of tuition at Temple University is $−9,981 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Temple University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,641

2023 Value

23.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Temple University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,641. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Temple University grew by 23.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Temple University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,648

Room and Board

$1,526

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Temple University was of $15,648 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,526. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.06% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Temple University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Temple University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.17% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Temple University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Temple University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 8889 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Temple University received 36,399 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.86% annual growth. Out of those 36,399 applicants, 30,181 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.9% acceptance rate.

There were 30,205 students enrolled at Temple University in 2023. 90% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Temple University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

30,181

Accepted Out of 36,399

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Temple University was 82.9% (30,181 admissions from 36,399 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 79.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 5.86%, while admissions declined by 2.06%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Temple University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

90%

Submission Percentage (2014)

4,045

Scores Submitted (2014)

90% of enrolled first-time students at Temple University in 2014 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Temple University had a total enrollment of 30,205 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Temple University is 26,397 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,808. This means that 87.4% of students enrolled at Temple University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Temple University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 14.5% Asian, 9.33% Hispanic or Latino, 3.85% Two or More Races, 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0596% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Temple University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.3%), followed by White Male (22.8%) and Black or African American Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.7%), followed by White Male (17.7%) and Asian Female (8.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Temple University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30,205 students. The full-time enrollment at Temple University is 26,397 and the part-time enrollment is 3,808. This means that 87.4% of students enrolled at Temple University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Temple University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Temple University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Temple University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Temple University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
13,600 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,693 enrolled students
Asian
4,391 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Temple University is 45% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 14.5% Asian, 9.33% Hispanic or Latino, 3.85% Two or More Races, 0.175% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0596% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,578 students (5.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,545 more women than men received degrees from Temple University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Temple University is white (4,890 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,141 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Temple University is General Psychology (355 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (245 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (237 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Temple University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (708 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (111 degrees), and Legal (333 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Temple University are Other managers (241,024 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (171,375 people), Postsecondary teachers (118,398 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (115,347 people), and Marketing managers (113,009 people).

The most specialized majors at Temple University in 2023 are Communications (708 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (111 degrees), Legal (333 degrees), Applied Sciences (19 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (572 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Temple University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Temple University are Communications (708 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (111 degrees), Legal (333 degrees), Applied Sciences (19 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (572 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Temple University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (551,502 people), Elementary & secondary schools (464,718 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (449,794 people), Offices of physicians (215,936 people), and Computer Systems Design (157,806 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Temple University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
355 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
245 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
237 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Temple University was General Psychology with 355 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Temple University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,725

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

5,270

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,725 degrees were awarded to men at Temple University, which is 0.707 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,270).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Temple University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 172 degrees were awarded to men at Temple University in General Finance, which is 4.2 times more than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 287 degrees were awarded to men at Temple University in General Psychology, which is 3.59 times more than the 80 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 57% of students graduating from Temple University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Temple University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.64% of graduates (63 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,890 degrees awarded
Asian
1,141 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,081 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Temple University is white (4,890 degrees awarded). There were 4.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,141 degrees).

3.85% of degree recipients (346 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,744 degrees awarded
White Male
2,146 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
732 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Temple University is white female (2,744 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,146 degrees).

Operations

Temple University has an endowment valued at nearly $871M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 157M (18%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Temple University had a total salary expenditure of 3.88B. Temple University employs 560 Associate professors, 434 Assistant professors and 416 Professors. Most academics at Temple University are Male Associate professor (288), Male Professor (272), and Female Associate professor (272).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Temple University are: Management, with 996 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 535 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 456 employees.

Endowment

$871M

2023 Endowment

7.14%

growth from 2022

Temple University has an endowment valued at about $871M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Temple University grew 7.14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $437M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Temple University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$134M - Federal
$34.9M - State
$4.47M - Local

As of 2023, Temple University received $134M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $34.9M from state grants and contracts, and $4.47M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.85B

2023 Salaries

4.03%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Temple University paid a median of $1.85B in salaries, which represents 47.8% of their overall expenditure ($3.88B) and a 4.03% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.15% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$187M

Instructional Salaries

1,467

Number of Employees

In 2023, Temple University paid a total of $187M to 1,467 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

560 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

996 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Temple University were Associate professor with 560 employees, Assistant professor with 434 employees, and Professor with 416 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Temple University were Management with 996 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 535 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 456 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Temple University was Male Associate professor with 288 employees, Male Professor with 272 employees, and Female Associate professor with 272 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Temple University.

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