Temple University is a public 4-year college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with 20,970 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, costs an average of $23,058 a year after grants and graduates 73% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Temple University acceptance rate and admissions
Temple University admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Temple University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Early action
Nov 1, 2026 (passed)
Regular decision
Feb 1, 2027
Next deadline: Regular decision, Feb 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $55 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Temple University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Temple University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$23,824
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$36,887
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$18,896
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$41,338
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$23,058
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,058 a year after grants and scholarships, $18,280 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Temple University graduation rate, earnings and debt
73%finished within 6 years83%came back for year two39%get a Pell Grant
73% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $71,027 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $24,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Temple University$71,027
Pennsylvania median, public 4-year$71,762
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Temple University$24,250
Pennsylvania median$24,500
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 34% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Temple University majors and what graduates earn
Temple University awarded bachelor's degrees in 92 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business analytics and operations research ($104,311).
Business analytics and operations research$104,311
Computer and information sciences$101,670
Biomedical engineering$101,101
Electrical engineering$97,839
Nursing$96,342
Mathematics$91,330
Mechanical engineering$91,131
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$89,674
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Temple University
137 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
Temple University admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Temple University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $23,824 for in-state students and $36,887 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,058 a year in 2024-25.
Is Temple University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Temple University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Temple University?
73% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Temple University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $71,027 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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