Temple University
public · Founded 1884 · Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance Rate
82.90%
Enrollment
30,205
Tuition & Fees
$22,959
Graduation Rate
75.00%
Retention Rate
83.00%
Off-Campus Needed
23,258
Temple Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into Temple?
Temple admitted just 30,181 of 36,399 applicants — a 82.90% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
51% above state avg
50% below state avg
What Will Temple Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 76.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
66% below state avg
Per-credit cost: $833 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Temple's on-campus room and board adds up to $14,186 per year ($1,182/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $9,216 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $768/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $4,970 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 5,061 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Temple?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Psychology, General.
355 graduates · 78.31% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
245 graduates · 68.98% women
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
237 graduates · 54.01% women
Finance, General.
213 graduates · 19.25% women
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
189 graduates · 75.13% women
Radio and Television.
171 graduates · 57.31% women
Advertising.
171 graduates · 69.01% women
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
152 graduates · 19.74% women
Business/Commerce, General.
148 graduates · 34.46% women
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
136 graduates · 69.12% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 8,485 graduate students and only 5,061 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Temple?
Philadelphia, PA — city
Student Body
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Temple Photos
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Neighborhoods near Temple
Where students live around Temple University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does Temple Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Temple reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Temple?
83.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 75.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
1% below state avg
2% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Temple Reviews
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23,258 Temple Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 30,205 students and only 5,061 dorm beds, 77% of Temple students live off campus.
21,720
Undergraduates
8,485
Graduate Students
23,258
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Temple University.