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# Temple College

Public two-year college in Temple, Texas, enrolling 4,732 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 31.070715, -97.350471

### Summary

Public two-year college in Temple, Texas, enrolling 4,732 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

### Description

Temple College is a public two-year community college located in Temple, Texas, serving the city and surrounding region. The college offers liberal arts and sciences instruction designed to support both students seeking to complete their first two years before transferring to four-year institutions and those pursuing direct workforce entry. As an open-access institution, Temple College welcomes students of varying academic backgrounds and preparation levels.

In-state tuition is $1,320 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $2,832, making enrollment costs among the lowest in higher education. The college serves approximately 4,732 students, a typical size for a regional community college. These costs cover tuition only; prospective students should contact the college directly to understand additional expenses such as books, fees, and other living costs not reflected in the tuition figures.

Temple College functions primarily as a transfer pathway to four-year universities, though it also serves students pursuing immediate career entry. Community colleges typically graduate around 30% of full-time students within three years; prospective students should ask Temple College directly about completion rates, transfer agreements with four-year universities, and support services available to help students succeed. The college is best suited for students seeking affordable entry into higher education, those testing their academic readiness before committing to a four-year program, and working adults balancing education with other responsibilities. For more information, visit www.templejc.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 228,608
- **State**: TX
- **City**: Temple
- **Address**: 2600 S 1st St
- **Zip Code**: 76504
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.templejc.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: City
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $1,320
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $2,832
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $1,320
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $2,832
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 4,732
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $41,376,390
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities