Temple College
About Temple College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Temple College teaches in central Texas, between Austin and Waco, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Nursing is among its largest programs, and it trains many students for the large hospital system beside it.
Founded
1926
Location
Temple, Texas
Students
3,178
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
31.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,000
Out-of-state: $7,224
Avg Net Price
$10,682
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$38,678
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
31.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67.9%
Transfer Out
9%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
63.3%
$/Student
$6.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 31.6% graduation rate is below average, but 67.9% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,000
In-State
$7,224
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,200
After Financial Aid
$10,682
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$10,262
Receive Grants
34.7%
Take Loans
21%
Tuition is $3,000/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $10,682.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Temple College fund their education.
While in School
34.7%
Get Grants
Free money
21%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,785
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,813
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$136/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,813, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Temple College.
Gender
67.3%
Female
33%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,178
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
46.5%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
29.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 67% of the student body. 46.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
3,178
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Temple College fields 4 varsity teams with 108 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
108
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
53% / 47%
57
Men
51
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Temple Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$38,678
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
570 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$49K
148 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
101 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
37 grads
Biology, General
—
34 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$63K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $39K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.