Temple University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Temple University?

Temple's published price depends sharply on Pennsylvania residency, academic program, and living arrangement. In the 2024-25 institutional figures, average full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled approximately $23,005 for Pennsylvania residents and $38,805 for nonresidents.

• 2024-25 in-state undergraduate tuition: $21,989, plus $1,016 in required fees.
• 2024-25 out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $37,789, plus $1,016 in required fees.
• Reported typical annual room and board: $15,280; books and supplies: $1,290.

Adding those listed items produces an illustrative annual amount of about $39,575 for an in-state student or $55,375 for an out-of-state student living on campus. Those sums are not a complete cost of attendance: transportation, personal expenses, and program-specific charges may add to the budget. A commuter would use a different living-expense estimate, not simply subtract all living costs. Students should use the tuition and cost-of-attendance schedule for their actual entry year rather than apply 2024-25 prices to a later year.

Financial aid can reduce the amount a family pays, but grants and loans should not be treated alike. In the reported aid figures, 93% of students received some form of financial aid and 53% had student loans. Reported average net prices, which account for grant aid rather than loan repayment, were $23,431 for families with annual income up to $48,000 and $34,947 for families above $110,000. These are group averages, not personalized quotes.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, Pennsylvania state grants where applicable, and Temple scholarships or other institutional assistance. Merit, need-based, and program-specific awards have different rules; veterans may also qualify for military education benefits. Comparing an individualized aid offer with the full annual budget - including any borrowing - is more useful than comparing tuition alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at Temple University?

Temple offers student employment and career support, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award, and internship are not interchangeable. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid for eligible students; it generally provides wages as the student works rather than an automatic discount on a tuition bill.

Students can seek campus positions and, where authorized, qualifying off-campus work. Having Work-Study eligibility does not itself assign a job: students must find an opening, apply, and meet the employer's requirements. Other part-time student jobs may not require Work-Study eligibility. An internship may provide academic credit, pay, both, or neither, depending on its terms; Temple does not require an internship of every undergraduate.

Temple's career services include individual career counseling, résumé and interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events, and opportunities to connect with alumni. These services can help students explore majors and apply for work, but they should not be confused with a verified employment outcome. Students balancing earnings with coursework should consider whether a job's schedule is compatible with required classes and commuting.