At a glance
Average net price
$28,198
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
75.0%
Admission rate
80%
Undergrad size
20,970
In-state tuition
$23,011
Out-of-state tuition
$38,958
Cost of attendance
$40,903
Median earnings (10y)
$63,727
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 82.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
29 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (26%), business (21%), stem (20%).
- STEM20%
- Health10%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services7%
- Business20.6%~4,330 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions10.5%~2,198 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication9.2%~1,929 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,483 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,430 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science6.4%~1,334 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.4%~1,334 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.4%~921 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~728 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering3.3%~698 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education3.3%~694 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~665 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~661 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture1.8%~371 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~279 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.2%~256 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~252 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.1%~229 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~172 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.8%~166 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~161 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~124 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.5%~101 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.4%~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Military tech0.3%~52 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.3%~52 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 689 | $28,627 | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 618 | $65,773 | $26,000 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 544 | $58,571 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 504 | $50,577 | $26,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 502 | $37,662 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 499 | $30,888 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 496 | $109,345 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 456 | $43,899 | $26,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 448 | $63,481 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 421 | — | $25,998 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 395 | $30,914 | $26,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 364 | $29,024 | $26,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 353 | $38,314 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 323 | $34,097 | $26,000 |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 292 | $87,855 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 291 | $46,806 | $27,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 285 | $23,947 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 285 | $48,617 | $26,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 280 | $112,213 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 265 | $32,575 | $25,815 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 229 | $48,337 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 217 | $44,017 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 214 | $36,892 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 208 | $50,782 | $20,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 207 | $32,400 | $24,880 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 201 | $35,780 | $26,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 190 | $70,899 | $26,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 179 | $68,999 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 178 | $40,122 | $26,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 177 | $23,678 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 174 | $61,636 | $26,843 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 167 | $42,593 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 157 | $35,630 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 156 | $51,104 | — |
| Insurance. | Bachelor's | 150 | $56,967 | $26,000 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 143 | $30,806 | $26,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 142 | $18,590 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 138 | $57,065 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 131 | $23,224 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 130 | $31,644 | $25,949 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Temple University
Temple University is a very large institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 20,970 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Temple University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,198 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $23,011 for in-state students and $38,958 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $40,903 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 75.0%, a strong completion outcome. 82.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $63,727 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Temple University confers degrees and certificates across 29 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (26% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), stem (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Temple University accepts 80% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (city), Temple University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Temple University
Q.How much does Temple University cost?
The average net price at Temple University is $28,198 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $40,903.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Temple University?
Temple University has a 6-year graduation rate of 75.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Temple University?
Temple University admits 80% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Temple University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Temple University graduate earns $63,727 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Temple University?
Published tuition is $23,011 in-state and $38,958 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Temple University located?
Temple University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19122).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Temple University at their official website.