Temple College is a public community college, founded in 1926 through the joint efforts of civic, business, and educational leaders. The mission of Temple College is to serve the founders’ vision by meeting the needs of individual students, area communities, and businesses through quality educational programs and services that reflect our commitment to quality and integrity while preparing our diverse population as they enter an everchanging global society.
School Highlights
Temple College serves 5,274 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 5,274 students
In-state tuition: $3,744
Out-state tuition: $5,664
Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Minority enrollment: 59%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 172 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
Temple College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,744 is more than the state average of $3,713. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,664 is less than the state average of $6,099. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
School Mascot: Leopard
Temple Junior College was founded in 1926 in response to the need
for a post secondary institution in Temple. The College is a result
of the joint efforts of civic, business, and educational leaders.
In 1996, the name of the College was changed to Temple College to
refl ect its role as a comprehensive college, offering transfer
programs, technical education, community education, career and
workforce training, and cultural activities. From 1926 until
January of 1957, the College was housed in the basement of Temple
High School. As the student body grew, so did the need for a
permanent campus, and the College moved to its present location in
south Temple. The main campus now exceeds 105 acres, including 16
buildings. University Courtyard Apartments provide apartment-style
on campus student housing and Temple College Apartments provide
on-campus housing for low income student families. The Danny Scott
Sports Complex includes a gymnasium with indoor swimming pool,
fitness center and racquetball courts; baseball and softball
fields, and an intramural field. The Old Nine Golf Course also is
located on campus. Temple College also operates three off-campus
centers. Temple College Taylor Center opened in the fall of 1997
and serves eastern Williamson County and surrounding area. The
Cameron Education Center- Temple College opened in January 2000 to
serve the educational and training needs of Milam County and
surrounding area. Day and evening credit courses, technical and
workforce training and continuing education classes are available
at the center. Temple College has traditionally offered
pre-professional courses leading to degrees in medicine, law,
education, engineering, and similar fi elds as well as more general
academic courses that enable students to transfer to fouryear
colleges and universities for baccalaureate degrees. The technical
program of the College expanded with the opening of the Watson
Technical Center in 1967. In recent years a wide variety of credit
and non-credit classes, programs and workshops have been offered
through Community Education and Workforce Development and Corporate
Training. Temple College became a leader in education for health
professions with opening of a new Health Sciences Center and
Clinical Simulation Center in 2004. Temple College is accredited by
the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools to award Associate degrees. It is also recognized and
approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the
Association of Texas Colleges as a first-class two-year college. It
is an active member of the Texas Community College Association, the
Texas Association of Community Colleges, and the American
Association of Community Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Temple College cost?
Temple College's tuition is approximately $3,744 for In-State students and $5,664 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Temple College is Central Texas College (27.0 miles away)
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