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#8 Best colleges for social work in PennsylvaniaTemple University
Philadelphia, PA · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $28,198 a year
Median debt at graduation: $24,395 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#144 of 1,046
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#273 of 1,829
- Best colleges for social work in America#111 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#180 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#222 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#236 of 1,132
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In Pennsylvania
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Pennsylvania#24 of 118
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Pennsylvania#17 of 82
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Pennsylvania#12 of 56
- Best colleges for social work in Pennsylvania#8 of 34
- Best colleges for nursing in Pennsylvania#17 of 68
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$18,465
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $40,903 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 21,720 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 44% · Women 56% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 30% |
| Total students | 30,205 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $28,198 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $40,903 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $24,395 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 75% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 66% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 67% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 68% |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $63,727 |
| Admission rate | 80% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $55 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32% |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Management science | |
| Computing and information science | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Nursing | |
| Insurance | |
| Mathematics | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | |
| Accounting | |
| Finance | |
| Business administration | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Biochemistry | |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | |
| Chemistry | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | |
| Business (general) | |
| Management information systems | |
| Economics | |
| Human resources | |
| Marketing | |
| Biology | |
| Public relations | |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | |
| Real Estate | |
| International business | |
| Neuroscience | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Speech-language pathology | |
| Natural resources and conservation | |
| Design | |
| Other legal professions and studies | |
| Romance languages | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Hospitality management | |
| Political science | |
| Allied health | |
| Public health | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Teacher education | |
| Communication studies | |
| Social work | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Journalism | |
| English | |
| Secondary education | |
| History | |
| Global studies | |
| Family and human development | |
| Rehabilitation and therapy | |
| Psychology | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Sociology | |
| Philosophy | |
| Anthropology | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Film and video | |
| Fine arts | |
| Music | |
| Ethnic and gender studies | |
| Theatre | |
| Dance | |
| Plant Sciences |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Area studies, Arts management, City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Classics, Computational Science, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Engineering (general), Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, General studies, Genetics, Geography, Geology and earth science, German, Health sciences, Historic Preservation and Conservation, Industrial Engineering, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Landscape Architecture, Linguistics, Materials Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical engineering technology, Natural Sciences, Other physical sciences, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Physics, Religious studies, Special education, Statistics, Teaching English as a second language.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Health professions | |
| Communication | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Biology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 6% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 8% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $17,690 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · American Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 14%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 57%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $31,267IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 23% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)About 9 miles away |
| Town population | 1,579,706Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | PhiladelphiaIn or next to this city |
| Typical weather | 35°F in January · 80°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Phila Franklin Inst, PA |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.03 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Temple University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 26% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Temple University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $28,198 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Temple University?
- Temple University admitted 80% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Temple University’s graduates do?
- 75% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $63,727; the median federal debt at graduation is $24,395.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 216339
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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