Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
80.4%
Acceptance Rate
$23,011
Avg Cost (In-State)
$38,958
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
74.9%
Graduation Rate
20,970
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
February 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$55
Interview
Not required
Essays: One personal essay required through Common App or Temple Application, 250-650 words
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$50,860
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$63,727
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
75%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $41,165 | $67,840 | 456 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $73,393 | $101,670 | 446 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $58,807 | $85,011 | 436 |
| Marketing. | $47,460 | $72,289 | 429 |
| Psychology, General. | $30,054 | $50,582 | 411 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $29,112 | $53,818 | 334 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $29,322 | $63,714 | 307 |
| Insurance. | $66,080 | $92,555 | 288 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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