Outcomes at Temple
Graduation Rate
75.05%
Transfer-out Rate
12.61%
Retention Rate
83.00%
The graduation rate at Temple University is 75.05% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 3,755 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 5,003 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 12.61% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 83% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Temple University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Temple University. 3,755 students have completed and 631 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 83 students still enrolled and 534 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 5,003 | 5,003 |
| Completers | 3,755 (75.05%) | 3,755 |
| Transfer-out | 631 (12.61%) | 631 |
| Still Enrolled | 83 (1.66%) | 83 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 534 (10.67%) | 534 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 2,962 students have completed in 4 years and additional 637 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 2,962 (59.20%) |
1,107 (52.54%) |
1,855 (64.05%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 637 (12.73%) |
307 (14.57%) |
330 (11.40%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 149 (2.98%) |
88 (4.18%) |
61 (2.11%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 75.05% (3,755/5,003) | 71.43% (1,505/2,107) | 77.69% (2,250/2,896) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 78.33% (488/623) | 71.16% (190/267) | 83.71% (298/356) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 66.27% (391/590) | 59.56% (109/183) | 69.29% (282/407) |
| Hispanic | 64.33% (285/443) | 60.00% (90/150) | 66.55% (195/293) |
| White | 78.90% (2,270/2,877) | 75.38% (986/1,308) | 81.84% (1,284/1,569) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (2/4) | 0.00% (0/1) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Two or More Race | 69.08% (143/207) | 66.23% (51/77) | 70.77% (92/130) |
| Unknown | 66.18% (45/68) | 57.89% (11/19) | 69.39% (34/49) |