Temple University Demographics & Diversity Overview

47%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
3%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Temple University has a diverse student body with 47% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
50.8%(12,657)
Hispanic
9.7%(2,404)
African American
16.7%(4,162)
Asian
14.1%(3,513)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(16)
Two or More Races
4.5%(1,111)
Unknown
4.0%(1,006)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color47%
Total Enrollment35,985
International Students3%

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
44.3%(11,476)
Women
55.7%(14,420)

Gender Statistics

Men11,476

32% of total enrollment

Women14,420

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Temple University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(373)
18-19
34.3%(7,444)
20-21
40.2%(8,737)
22-24
15.9%(3,452)
25+
7.9%(1,714)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.9%(161)
22-24
28.0%(2,378)
25+
70.1%(5,946)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Temple University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 81% in-state residents, 16% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.4%(3,031)
Out-of-State
15.9%(592)
International
2.7%(102)

Regional Representation

In-State3,031

81% of student body

Out-of-State592

16% of student body

International102

3% 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

3%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age