Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Public
Admissions Policies
Deposit & decision deadline (class of 2024)
May 1
Test-optional admissions ('20-'21)
Yes
Temple University encourages its students to apply early for optimal financial aid consideration. This includes not only applying for admissions early, but also submitting the FAFSA form for need-based aid consideration. Financial aid based on need will be awarded to students in various forms. Students may be eligible for scholarships, various types of grants including institutional, PA state grants, and federal grants, federal student and parent loans, and federal work-study and/or summer federal work-study programs. Additional financial assistance can be found with specific centers and schools offering their own scholarships. Temple University is home to the Supplemental Academic Scholarship (SAS) Program which provides awards to students based on financial need. In order for students to be considered, there is a Supplemental Academic Scholarship Common Application. There are various eligibility requirements depending upon the award and most are renewable when students fill out the SAS Renewal Application.
Temple University takes pride in helping students navigate how they will pay for their education with options for veterans, students studying in the summer, providing continuing student merit scholarship opportunities, nand providing scholarships for students with disabilities, scholarship programs for studying abroad, and students attending the Ambler campus. For additional financial aid and money management information, students can visit the student consumer information page and the frequently asked questions for answers to many questions.
Temple's Fly in 4 Program provides need-based grants to students to help them earn their degree in no more than 4 years. This unique program provides students with academic advising opportunities and ample class availability to ensure that they are able to meet this goal and save themselves an extra year of tuition for going over 4 years of college. More information on this program and the potential grants and money-saving strategies can be found here.
On Temple University’s Financial Aid page there is helpful Financial Planning tab. The drop down menu includes resources and information on Financing Your Education (with links to Temple's Student Loan and Money Management Center and You Can Deal With It Loan Assistance and Informational Site), Educational Tax Credits, Budgeting Skills and Techniques, and Credit Card Facts.
Temple's Money Matters Loan and Money Management Page provides quick tips and informational resources to help students navigate financial aid processes, financing education topics, and other budgeting and money management information. This page links to Financial Avenue and Temple's Cash Course page which provides additional information to students on these topics along with a link to planning for a successful career on its career center page. This helpful page provides additional information in its financial glossary, information about financing a student education, information on navigating the entire loan process, and all things related to credit.
On this page, students can link to Temple University’s Diamond Dollars Program which allows students to use its campus-based debit program to avoid having to carry cash. The Diamond Dollars debit card can be used for many on-campus purchases. Students can visit the Financial Facts of Life page which provides information and tips on everyday financial concerns and links to a Money Matters on Campus page which conducts research and reports on how students manage their money and future from a financial perspective.
The total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses.
Tuition (in-state)
$19,748
Tuition (out-of-state)
$34,126
Room and board
$12,188
Books and supplies
$1,124
Fees
$890
Other
$2,994
The average student pays this amount per year.
Percentage of freshman students who receive some form of financial aid.
This school's financial aid meets 62 % of student's demonstrated need.
The average Temple University merit scholarship for students without financial need
of Temple University students without financial need receive a merit scholarship
Temple University offers merit-based academic scholarships to its incoming students. No separate application is needed and all admitted students are automatically considered for these awards. These merit scholarships are awarded students with varying degrees or academic, professional, and athletic achievement and are renewable for up to 8 consecutive semesters. There is also the option for an additional summer stipend for students wishing to study in the summer. Admissions applications, the primary consideration for these scholarships, are due by February 1st. Awards range from $2,000 to full tuition.
The Scholar Development and Fellowship Advising office provides students with a personalized resource and guidance opportunity for navigating the scholarship and fellowship process. This department offers assistance to Temple students in all the stages of merit and competitive scholarship opportunities.
Very few students pay the full price. Here's the average cost for students in different income brackets:
Resources
Endowment (2019)
$644,089,000
Endowment per enrolled student (FTE)
$17,808
State financial support per student
$4,296
This is lower than the national average ( $7,523).
Share of Students Studying Online (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Likelihood that a student moved up two or more income quintiles.
Percent of first-time students receiving Pell Grants.
This is lower than the national average 31.0%
Relative to the market of potential students
Underrepresented
Hispanic
White
Representative
Native American
Black
Hawaiian
Multi-racial
Overrepresented
Asian
The average student takes out this amount in student loans.
The percentage of students that repay their loans within 5 years.
The percentage of students that repay their loans within 7 years.
The percentage of families that default on their loans after 3 years.
After graduation, here's how the average salary of a Temple University graduate grows over time:
SAT range:
1140 - 1320
Application fee:
$55
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