Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Founded 1884

Tuition (in-state)$20,000
Student : faculty13:1
Acceptance80%
Enrollment33,000
Walk score92

Education

Programs Business, media and communication, pharmacy, law, medicine
Graduation 72% six-year graduation rate
Teaching style Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller.

Tuition and cost

In-state tuition $20,000
Out-of-state tuition $34,000
Room and board $14,000

Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.

Faculty

Student : faculty ratio 13:1
Tenure Roughly 55-70% tenured or tenure-track
Who teaches first-years Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1
  • Six-year graduation rate of 72%

Location and walk score

92/ 100
Setting Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance
Climate Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters
Getting around Strong transit; most students go car-free

Things to do nearby

  • Downtown Philadelphia
  • Campus events and NCAA athletics
  • Regional parks and trails within an hour

Graduate degrees

Graduate enrollment 4,950
  • Master's programs in business, education and health professions
  • Doctoral programs in selected fields

Jobs and outcomes

Median starting salary$56,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months84%
Career servicesCareer center with employer fairs, resume review and alumni networking

Top employers of recent graduates

  • Major employers in the Philadelphia, PA region
  • National firms recruiting on campus; see the institution's first-destination report

Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.

Internships and co-ops

65%of students complete an internship or co-op
  • Career center internship placements
  • Faculty-mentored undergraduate research

Alumni

Living alumni 330,000
Where graduates go Employers across the Philadelphia region plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms

Notable graduates

  • See institution's alumni association for notable graduates

Teams

Division NCAA Division I
Conference AAC
Marquee sports Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level
Club and intramural Club and intramural programs in 20+ sports

Scholarships

Merit scholarships$4,000 to full tuition · Deadline: Feb 1
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date

National scholarships and deadlines ›

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