How much has Temple's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 51.09% from 2012 ($39,801), where Temple's current cost is $60,136. In 2024, the COA is increased by 4.98% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $23,422 (2012) to $37,462 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 64.08% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $17,888 (year 2012) to $28,523 (year 2024). The 2024 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Temple University.
Temple's tuition increase rate is higher than the Pennsylvania's average increase rate of 19.03%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Temple University over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 51.09% for that period where the last year costs were $60,136. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 64.08% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $37,462. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Temple University over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$13,596$23,422$12,956$17,888-
2013-14$14,096$24,122$14,100$19,464 2.99%
2014-15$15,096$25,122$15,180$20,544 4.15%
2015-16$15,688$25,994$16,144$21,832 3.47%
2016-17$16,274$27,266$16,676$22,526 4.89%
2017-18$16,658$28,418$17,054$23,048 4.23%
2018-19$16,970$29,066$17,378$23,588 2.28%
2019-20$16,970$29,882$17,846$24,236 2.81%
2020-21$16,970$29,882$17,846$24,236 0.00%
2021-22$17,378$30,602$18,278$24,812 2.41%
2022-23$21,134$35,608$21,455$27,596 16.36%
2023-24$22,082$37,462$22,010$28,523 5.21%
Temple University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,240, and it has increased 24.00% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,000-
2013-14$1,000 0.00%
2014-15$1,000 0.00%
2015-16$1,000 0.00%
2016-17$1,000 0.00%
2017-18$1,112 11.20%
2018-19$1,124 1.08%
2019-20$1,479 31.58%
2020-21$1,494 1.01%
2021-22$1,510 1.07%
2022-23$1,526 1.06%
2023-24$1,240 -18.74%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 37.33% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 37.33% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Temple University.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$15,379$16,929-
2013-14$14,536$16,086 -5.48%
2014-15$14,978$16,528 3.04%
2015-16$15,450$17,022 3.15%
2016-17$15,774$17,360 2.10%
2017-18$14,660$15,370 -7.06%
2018-19$14,910$15,686 1.71%
2019-20$16,922$16,922 13.49%
2020-21$17,240$17,240 1.88%
2021-22$17,648$17,648 2.37%
2022-23$20,149$20,149 14.17%
2023-24$21,434$21,434 6.38%
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