Temple University
2020-21
The 2020-21 Common Data Set for Temple University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$63,727
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
75%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$28,198
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$24,395
federal loans only
FSA
11%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
477numbers from this report.
General Information
7 TABLESIf yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:http://www.temple.edu/ira/data-analysis-and-reporting/institutional-reporting.html
Name of College/University:Temple University
Street Address Line 1:1801 North Broad Street
CityPhiladelphia
StatePA
Zip19,122
Main Phone Number (Area Code)215
Main Phone Number:204-7000
WWW Home Page Address:www.temple.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):215
Admissions Phone Number:204-7200
Admissions Email Address:askanowl@temple.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
DiplomaX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 27306 |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 9983 |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 37289 |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 129 | 1084 | Not reported |
| Hispanic/Latino | 439 | 2270 | Not reported |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 677 | 3729 | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | 2644 | 14820 | Not reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 2 | 15 | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 684 | 3417 | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 3 | 20 | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 225 | 1074 | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 53 | 540 | Not reported |
| Total | 4856 | 26969 | Not reported |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 308 |
| Associate degrees | 1 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 7095 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 97 |
| Master's degrees | 2288 |
| Post-master's certificates | 14 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 0 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 1328 | 1402 | 1742 | 4472 |
| Did not persist | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Final cohort | 1326 | 1402 | 1738 | 4466 |
| Completed in less than four years | 626 | 791 | 1052 | 2469 |
| Completed in less than five years | 235 | 221 | 259 | 715 |
| Completed in less than six years | 56 | 58 | 42 | 156 |
| Total completers | 917 | 1070 | 1353 | 3340 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 69% | 76% | 78% | 75% |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 87% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Admitted | 9712 | 14430 | Not reported | 24,142 |
| Enrolled | 1967 | 2838 | Not reported | 4,805 |
| Enrolled full-time | Not reported | 2838 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 30 | 24 | Not reported | Not reported |
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:2,350
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:660
Number of wait-listed students admitted:436
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History1
Academic electives1
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)0
Total academic units20
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History1
Academic electives3
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)0
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | — | — | Yes |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | — | — | Yes | — |
| Recommendations | — | — | Yes | — |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | — | — | Yes | — |
| Talent or ability | — | — | Yes | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | — | Yes | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | Yes | — |
| State residency | — | — | Yes | — |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | — | — | Yes | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | Yes | — |
Entrance Exams
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 74 | 3596 |
| ACT | 14 | 685 |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1110 | 1270 | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 550 | 640 | Not reported |
| SAT math | 540 | 640 | Not reported |
| ACT composite | 23 | 30 | Not reported |
| ACT math | 21 | 28 | Not reported |
| ACT English | 22 | 31 | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80010.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69941.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59940.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4997.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80010.7
SAT Math: 600-69933.9
SAT Math: 500-59947.1
SAT Math: 400-4997.4
SAT Math: 300-3990.9
SAT Math: 200-2990.1
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16008.5
SAT Composite: 1200-139937.7
SAT Composite: 1000-119946.9
SAT Composite: 800-9996.5
SAT Composite: 600-7990.5
ACT Composite: 30-3625.8
ACT Composite: 24-2945.0
ACT Composite: 18-2325.3
ACT Composite: 12-173.9
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.014.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7422.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4917.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2414.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9911.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.492.1
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.1
Total100
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month2
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Priority Date: Month11
Priority Date: Day1
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:One Year
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1875 | 2024 | Not reported | 3909 |
| Admitted | 1522 | 1675 | Not reported | 3205 |
| Enrolled | 862 | 925 | Not reported | 1793 |
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:CDS-D Page 14 Common Data Set 2020-2021
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C (2.0) Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: No Maximum Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: No Maximum - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 15 Semester Hours - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 45 Semester Hours - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://admissions.temple.edu/apply/veterans American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:45
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://admissions.temple.edu/apply/veterans
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 15 Common Data Set 2020-2021
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Peer Teaching Program
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Race & Diversity; U.S. Society; World Society
Student Life
2 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)29%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing51%
Percent who live off campus or commute49%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)22%
Percent of males who join fraternities4%
Percent of females who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing12%
Percent who live off campus or commute88%
Percent of students age 25 and older8%
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Annual Expenses
1 TABLEIf your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Financial Aid
13 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 731 | 3745 | 74 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 8071 | 7521 | 6171 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 72 | 423 | 6 |
| Average athletic grant | 27574 | 26654 | 13448 |
Academic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$41,446,191
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$23,369,514
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$84,856,780
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$6,722,894
Total Scholarships/Grants$156,395,379
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$142,458,252
Federal Work-Study$1,857,058
Total Self-Help$144,315,310
Parent Loans$43,963,217
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,884,944
Athletic Awards$4,428,789
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$31,349,381
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$10,218,428
Total Scholarships/Grants$41,567,809
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$59,709,415
Total Self-Help$59,709,415
Parent Loans$25,964,969
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$10,538,387
Athletic Awards$6,926,721
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 4942 | 26162 | 2146 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 4448 | 20647 | 1317 |
| Determined to have financial need | 3493 | 17407 | 1180 |
| Awarded any aid | 3493 | 17392 | 1175 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 3345 | 15823 | 840 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 2686 | 14263 | 871 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 2401 | 9545 | 192 |
| Need fully met | 197 | 595 | 1 |
| Average percentage of need met | 64.2 | 61.2 | 43.7 |
| Average financial aid package | 13832 | 12803 | 6013 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 11771 | 10099 | 4244 |
| Average need-based self-help award | 3376 | 4380 | 3727 |
| Average need-based loan | 3316 | 4295 | 3698 |
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.4,144
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 2910 | 70 | 39913 |
| Federal loan programs | 2852 | 69 | 24188 |
| Institutional loan programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| State loan programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Private student loans | 1095 | 26 | 43051 |
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:490
FAFSAX
State aid formX
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
Federal Nursing LoansX
State LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Music/dramaX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 1488 | 1287 | 2775 |
| Members of minority groups | 316 | 272 | 588 |
| Females | 651 | 614 | 1265 |
| Males | 837 | 673 | 1510 |
| Nonresidents | 59 | 24 | 83 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 1325 | Not reported | 1325 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Unknown or other highest degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13
based on ____ students25,712
and ____ faculty1,917
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | Not reported | 36 |
| 10-19 students | Not reported | 36 |
| 20-29 students | Not reported | 116 |
| 30-39 students | Not reported | 159 |
| 40-49 students | Not reported | 92 |
| 50-99 students | Not reported | 32 |
| 100+ students | Not reported | 44 |
| Total | Not reported | 40 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1.95% | 0.00% | 0.15% |
| Natural resources and conservation | 3.57% | 0.00% | 0.80% |
| Architecture | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.17% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | 1.30% | 0.00% | 0.32% |
| Communication/journalism | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.78% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | 7.47% | 0.00% | 5.15% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | 0.65% | 0.00% | 2.96% |
| Engineering | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.41% |
| Engineering technologies | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.73% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 36.36% | 0.00% | 0.45% |
| Family and consumer sciences | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.57% |
| Law/legal studies | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.44% |
| English | 4.87% | 0.00% | 1.43% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.35% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | 5.19% | 0.00% | 6.01% |
| Mathematics and statistics | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.64% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 28% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 1.62% | 0.00% | 1.33% |
| Parks and recreation | 1.95% | 0.00% | 5.05% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 3.25% | 0.00% | 0.38% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.47% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.15% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.79% |
| Public administration and social services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.79% |
| Social sciences | 14.61% | 0.00% | 4.55% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | 6.82% | 0.00% | 7.36% |
| Health professions and related programs | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.83% |
| Business/marketing | 10.39% | 0.00% | 25.20% |
| History | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.77% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 100.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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