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Temple University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

30% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Temple enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$14,186
Total Cost of Attendance	$40,903

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$22,694	$90,776
$30-48k	$23,431	$93,724
$48-75k	$26,534	$106,136
$75-110k	$29,397	$117,588
$110k+	$34,947	$139,788

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Temple University

30.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$24,395

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Temple University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$63,727

Median Earnings (10yr)

$24,395

Median Debt

2.6x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Temple University — 2.6x ratio is solid — most graduates can comfortably manage their student loans.

Temple University True Cost by Family Income

30% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Temple enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$22,694	$90,776
$30-48k	$23,431	$93,724
$48-75k	$26,534	$106,136
$75-110k	$29,397	$117,588
$110k+	$34,947	$139,788

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$14,186
Total Cost of Attendance	$40,903

Financial Aid & Student Debt

30.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$24,395

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$50,860

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Temple University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Temple University actually cost per year?

Temple University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $40,903/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $27,401/yr, a 33% discount off sticker price.

Does Temple University offer good financial aid?

30% of Temple University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Temple University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Temple University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Temple University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $22,694/yr at Temple University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $34,947/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Temple University worth the cost?

Temple University graduates earn a median of $63,727 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $163,612 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.