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Temple University

Philadelphia, PAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 80% Acceptance
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80%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$28,198
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
21.0K
Students
Very Large campus body
$50,860
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Temple University is a public institution located in the city setting of Philadelphia, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 21.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
21.0K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
80% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
80%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $183,560
Earnings 5yr: $164,874
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,271
Earnings 5yr: $138,380
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $149,741
Earnings 5yr: $142,319
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,752
Earnings 5yr: $136,420
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,874
Earnings 5yr: $115,503
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,438
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,378
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,775
Earnings 5yr: $107,536
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,753
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,007
Earnings 5yr: $136,928
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,473
Earnings 5yr: $118,242
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $108,764
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,003
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,311
Earnings 5yr: $103,049
Debt: $26,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,128
Earnings 5yr: $128,328
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,670
Earnings 5yr: $104,762
Debt: $26,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,101
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Biotechnology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,847
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,481
Earnings 5yr: $121,289
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,839
Earnings 5yr: $102,736
Debt: $27,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$28,198
In-State Tuition$23,011
Out-of-State Tuition$38,958
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

32%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$50,860
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,727

Completion Signals

75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$213/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$78,931
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