Temple University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,338
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	72%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	75%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Temple University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Temple University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Temple University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Temple University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,378

Cost of attendance at Temple University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,602

Cost of attendance at Temple University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Temple University received on average $11,292 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,292

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,439	30%	$5,025	$7,230,813
Other Federal Grant	2,306	48%	$4,280	$9,869,861
State Grant/Scholarships	1,130	24%	$4,118	$4,653,206
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,736	78%	$8,377	$31,298,204
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,058	85%	$11,292	$45,821,271

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Temple University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Temple University students is 75.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 72.8%.

75.3%

asian 81.1% 445 students
African American 62.4% 379 students
white 77.7% 2,073 students
unknown 81.0% 209 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 62.8% 206 students
International Students 81.5% 243 students
Mixed Race 69.6% 117 students

Sport Conferences

Football American Athletic Conference
Basketball American Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country American Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Temple University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Temple University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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