University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
80% admitted · $15,142/yr after aid
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,058
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $71,027
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Temple University is a public college in Philadelphia, PA with 20,970 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $23,058 per year ($19,047 for families earning under $30,000). 73% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,027 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 36,399
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 30,181
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Temple University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $41,338
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $23,824
- Out-of-state tuition
- $36,887
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,047
- $30–48k$18,541
- $48–75k$20,684
- $75–110k$24,345
- $110k+$29,206
Get a personal estimate with Temple University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $71,027
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 20,970
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 39%
- White40%
- Hispanic11%
- Black20%
- Asian15%
Temple University FAQ
What is Temple University's acceptance rate?+
Temple University admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Temple University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Temple University?+
In Fall 2023, 36,399 students applied to Temple University and 30,181 were admitted; 3,763 enrolled.
Does Temple University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Temple University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Temple University require an essay?+
Temple University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Temple University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $41,338 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,058.
What is Temple University's graduation rate?+
73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 216339 · How we use this data
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