Temple College

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Also known as: Temple Junior College

Temple, TX
(254) 298-8282
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โœ“ GI Bill approved ยท 774 GI Bill students

What Are the Key Stats for Temple College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$5,040

Total Enrollment

5,274

Graduation Rate

31.6%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

965

Last reported year

How Temple College Compares

Temple College enrolls 5,274 โ€” well above the typical trade-college range of a few hundred to a couple thousand. Tuition: $5,040. Net price after aid: $7,375. Retention: 68%. These headline numbers position the school as a regional anchor โ€” stronger than smaller competitors on breadth, and worth comparing closely against peers of similar scale.

Where is Temple College?

Virtual Campus Tour of Temple College

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Temple College

ASSOCIATE
269 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0102
79 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.3801
66 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 43.0107
40 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.0000
40 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 52.0101

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Temple College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("โ€”") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric โ€” they never mean zero.

In the ADN Nursing program at Temple College, 83% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 77% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $17,443 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
ADN Nursing77%83%82%$17,443
Clinical Medical Assistant92%86%84%$9,247
LVN Vocational Nursing86%79%78%$9,754
Certified Nurse Aide82%87%86%$6,273
AAS Dental Hygiene89%91%92%$17,965

All 11 verified program outcomes for Temple College โ†’

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Temple College

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Enrollment

Temple College enrolls 5,274 students. The student body is 66% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 68% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Temple College maintains a 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a good 68% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Temple College employs 133 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 61.7% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Temple College offers programs in 19 different fields of study. The most popular programs include General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Criminal Justice/Police Science. In 2025, the college awarded 965 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Temple College is $5,040 for in-state students and $7,524 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $7,375. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Temple College achieves a 20.5% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 21.8% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
2600 S 1st St
Temple, TX, 76504-7435
Administrator
Dr. Christina Ponce
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $5,040
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $7,524
Average Net Price $7,375

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00362700
EIN: 746020689
IPEDS ID: 228608
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