Temple University (Temple)
Public four-year university in Philadelphia, PA that costs an average of $23,058 a year after financial aid, admits 80% of applicants and graduates 73% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$23,058
Acceptance rate
80%
Graduation rate
73%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$71,027
PublicLarge city20,970 undergraduates
Cost of Temple
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $41,338 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $23,824 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $36,887 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $18,896 |
| Books and supplies | $1,290 |
| Average net price after aid | $23,058 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $19,047 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $18,541 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $20,684 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $24,345 |
| $110,001+ | $29,206 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Temple's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 73% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $57,791 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $71,027 |
| Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings) | 51st of 113 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $24,250 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $276 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 39% |
| Students with federal loans | 55% |
Majors and programs at Temple
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (98)
Certificate programs (53)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 48 | $77,971 | $27,000 |
| Geography and Cartography | 36 | $46,274 | $21,077 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 29 | $41,418 | $24,071 |
| American Sign Language | 88 | $35,113 | $21,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 10 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computational Science | 5 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 17 | — | — |
| Dance | 1 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 16 | — | — |
| Economics | 5 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 8 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 16 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 20 | — | — |
| Genetics | 41 | — | $21,750 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 2 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 5 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 29 | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 12 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Music | 21 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 4 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 7 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 12 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 18 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 12 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 3 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 4 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $24,016 | — |
Master's degree programs (91)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 381 | $135,765 | $44,625 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 138 | $130,306 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 88 | $121,223 | $111,050 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 63 | $112,339 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 223 | $100,184 | $20,500 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 45 | $86,097 | $47,500 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 107 | $85,961 | $49,538 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $83,683 | $20,500 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 65 | $77,601 | $43,875 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 60 | $77,485 | $40,975 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 62 | $74,856 | $41,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 24 | $74,619 | — |
| Public Health | 69 | $71,641 | $45,500 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 74 | $71,004 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 76 | $68,595 | $54,220 |
| Geography and Cartography | 17 | $66,794 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 132 | $65,771 | $41,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 157 | $65,718 | $87,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 49 | $64,941 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 56 | $62,699 | $34,940 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 52 | $60,946 | $47,000 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 24 | $58,549 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 53 | $58,374 | $57,959 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 92 | $56,214 | $41,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 99 | $56,054 | $29,647 |
| Social Work | 280 | $55,820 | $54,350 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 78 | $52,146 | $28,395 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 19 | $51,412 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 146 | $51,319 | $60,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 57 | $37,317 | — |
| Music | 90 | $29,103 | $33,922 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 35 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 12 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 18 | — | — |
| Biology | 12 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 15 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 16 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 16 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Computational Science | 3 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 33 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 4 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 64 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 18 | — | — |
| Dance | 13 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 10 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 6 | — | — |
| Economics | 2 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 13 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 13 | — | — |
| Environmental Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 13 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 10 | — | — |
| History | 9 | — | — |
| Housing and Human Environments | — | — | — |
| Insurance | — | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 11 | — | — |
| Journalism | 10 | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | 18 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4 | — | — |
| Marketing | 25 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 5 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 14 | — | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — | — |
| Physics | 6 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 15 | — | — |
| Psychology | 22 | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Sociology | 6 | — | — |
| Statistics | 15 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Taxation | 25 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 15 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (51)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | $214,825 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 45 | $98,648 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 3 | $76,533 | $155,118 |
| Biology | 44 | $76,070 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $65,272 | — |
| Anthropology | 3 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 34 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 14 | — | $65,715 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 25 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 4 | — | — |
| Dance | 4 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Economics | 6 | — | — |
| Education | 14 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 6 | — | — |
| Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 7 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 3 | — | — |
| History | 8 | — | — |
| Law | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 8 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Music | 5 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 9 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 4 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 4 | — | — |
| Physics | 16 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology | 1 | — | — |
| Public Health | 3 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 30 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | — | — |
| Sociology | 5 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 | — | — |
| Statistics | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 6 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 304 | $118,731 | $302,418 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 281 | $99,898 | $146,167 |
| Law | 422 | $80,956 | $70,398 |
| Medicine | 553 | $67,797 | $209,229 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 23 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 32 | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 25 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 122 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (58)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 95 | $88,379 | $76,132 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 144 | $70,295 | $38,874 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 24 | $68,621 | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 46 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Dispute Resolution | 6 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 7 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 7 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 3 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 3 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Music | 2 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 14 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 20 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 6 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 8 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh | $29,362 | 58% | $73,113 |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester | $24,778 | 78% | $66,629 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | University Park | $33,675 | 61% | $71,762 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Bloomsburg | $17,468 | 93% | $56,416 |
| Pennsylvania Western University | California | $17,839 | 94% | $51,161 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock | $19,972 | 71% | $57,995 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana | $17,391 | 91% | $57,182 |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown | $22,146 | 91% | $57,647 |
About Temple
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 20,970 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | temple.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Temple's acceptance rate?
Temple University admits 80% of applicants.
How much does Temple cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $41,338 a year (tuition and fees: $23,824 in-state, $36,887 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,058 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,047.
How much do Temple graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $71,027 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 51st of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($91,116 a year after graduation).
What is Temple's graduation rate?
73% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 83% of first-year students return for a second year.