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Temple Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 61%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Temple are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Temple University students
Race Percent of Students
White
56%
Black
13%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
11%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
6%
Race Unknown
5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 33% more female students than male students enrolled at Temple University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Temple has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Temple University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
43%
Women
57%
Enrollment by gender for Temple University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
12,696
Women
16,944

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 40%

Temple draws 60 percent of students from Pennsylvania, 37 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Pennsylvania, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Temple University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
60%
Out of State
37%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$66,650 per year

38% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

29,640
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 11.7%
Part-time undergraduates 10.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216339.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026