Temple University Demographics & Diversity Overview

47%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
2%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Temple University has a diverse student body with 47% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
51.4%(11,951)
Hispanic
9.5%(2,203)
African American
16.4%(3,824)
Asian
14.4%(3,353)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(37)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(15)
Two or More Races
4.5%(1,038)
Unknown
3.6%(827)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color47%
Total Enrollment33,196
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Temple University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Temple University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.1%(10,635)
Women
55.9%(13,471)

Gender Statistics

Men10,635

32% of total enrollment

Women13,471

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Temple University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 75% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(371)
18-19
35.9%(8,643)
20-21
38.8%(9,348)
22-24
15.9%(3,828)
25+
7.9%(1,916)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
2.0%(179)
22-24
28.9%(2,631)
25+
69.1%(6,278)

Age Diversity Insights

75%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Temple University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 66% in-state residents, 32% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
65.7%(3,031)
Out-of-State
32.1%(1,481)
International
2.2%(102)

Regional Representation

In-State3,031

66% of student body

Out-of-State1,481

32% of student body

International102

2% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

47%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age