Temple College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	15%

Located in Temple, Texas, Temple College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Temple College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Temple College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Temple College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Texas is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Temple College is reported to be 15%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

Temple College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 61%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,512

Cost of attendance at Temple College in 2022 for students from Texas.

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Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,432

Cost of attendance at Temple College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at Temple College received on average $2,177 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,177

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	53	13%	$5,141	$272,463
Other Federal Grant	232	59%	$1,602	$371,763
State Grant/Scholarships	32	8%	$2,892	$92,543
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	79	20%	$1,234	$97,481
Total Grant & Scholarships	258	65%	$2,177	$561,787

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Temple College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Temple College students is 14.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 16.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 12.6%.

14.6%

African American 12.5% 7 students
white 14.1% 24 students
hispanic 15.6% 20 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Temple College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Temple College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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