The main campus of Temple College is in Temple, Texas (a small city). The school is a public school. Temple College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Temple College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 3,897 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Temple College
2600 S 1st St
Temple, TX 76504-7435
General Phone: (254) 298-8282
Admissions Phone: (254) 298-8300
Financial Aid Phone: (254) 298-8321
http://www.templejc.edu
Temple College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 117 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 101 | general studies, English, cartography |
| Business And Management | 60 | business management, business |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 53 | surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, dental hygienist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | computer and info science, network management, webmastering, computer programming |
| Education And Teaching | 28 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Office And Administration | 24 | data entry, administrative assistant, office management |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | child development, child care management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | drafting |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Temple College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 283 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 118 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 74 | 13 |
In 2005, Temple College had a total enrollment of 3,897 students (2,210 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Temple, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (254) 298-8300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,280 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Temple College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (254) 298-8321
Temple College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 21 | $40,589 | 7 | $43,010 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $40,589 | 7 | $43,010 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $45,485 | 28 | $43,402 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $45,485 | 28 | $43,402 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 29 | 69 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Basketball | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 24 | 38 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Temple College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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