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Temple College

Temple, TX·Public·3,168 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,168 students.

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3,168
Students
$6,934
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$37,600
Earnings
10 yr
$7,991
Debt

About This School

Temple College is a public institution located in Temple, Texas with approximately 3,168 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,934 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Temple College is a public community college in Temple, Texas, with regional branch campuses at other locations in Central Texas.

This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in central Texas — at just $6,934/year average net price and a median debt of only $7,991 at graduation, it's one of the more affordable paths through higher education. The concern worth noting is that median earnings sit at $37,600 ten years out, which is modest, so students should be intentional about transfer planning or career-focused programs to maximize that investment.

Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing15%
Biological Sciences3%
Psychology3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Education2%
Computer Science1%
English1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,696
Avg Net Price
$6,934
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants40%
Median debt at graduation$7,991

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,991
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,991
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White37%
Black17%
Hispanic/Latino33%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,168 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Temple College

2600 S 1st St

Temple, TX 76504-7435

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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