by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Temple University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Temple University stood at $23,011 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $38,958. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees totaled $1,016 in-state and $1,016 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,995 | $37,942 |
| Fees | $1,016 | $1,016 |
| Total | $23,011 | $38,958 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Temple University cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Temple University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Temple University sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Temple University Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Temple University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,488 | $29,712 |
| Two Years Ago | $20,211 | $34,684 |
| One Year Ago | $21,114 | $36,494 |
| Most Recent Year | $21,995 | $37,942 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Temple has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 4.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $40,503 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 10.10%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $25,335. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 8.52%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $42,277.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $25,335 | $42,277 |
| In 2 Years | $27,894 | $45,878 |
| In 3 Years | $30,711 | $49,786 |
| In 4 Years | $33,813 | $54,027 |
| In 5 Years | $37,228 | $58,629 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $191,968, versus roughly $117,753 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Temple University, see the Temple University Financial Aid page.
