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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$50,860

Acceptance Rate

83%

Graduation Rate

76%

Annual Tuition

$22,082

At a Glance

Total Students

21,249

Retention Rate

83%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

55%

Median Debt

$24,395

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Temple University is a public institution in Philadelphia with an acceptance rate of 82.9%. The university has a student population of 21,249. The average in-state tuition is $22,082. The university reports a graduation rate of 76.3% and a retention rate of 83.4%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $45,412, with median earnings increasing to $50,860 after five years and $63,727 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $24,395, and 55.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$51k

5 YEARS

$64k

10 YEARS

Top 30% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Temple University alumni earn a median salary of $45,412. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $50,860, and after ten years, the median salary reaches $63,727. The median debt for Temple University graduates is $24,395.

Temple University has a student body of 21,249 students, with an acceptance rate of 82.9%. The graduation rate is 76.3%, and the retention rate is 83.4%. The in-state tuition is $22,082, and 55.3% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096

Temple University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Temple University has an acceptance rate of 82.9%.