Temple College



2600 South First Street
Temple, Texas 76504-7435


Founded in 1926, Temple College is a comprehensive, two-year community college that prepares students for success in a global society. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, this Texas community college offers an academic program that emphasizes intellectual, professional, personal, social, and ethical development.

Students at Temple college can pursue an Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees. The A.A. degree program prepares students for transfer to a four-year college, and the A.A.S. program prepares students for a technical career. Programs are available in the arts, health professions, and technical fields. Students can also complete upper-level classes toward their baccalaureate degree through partnerships with Tarleton State University - Central Texas and Franklin University.

Temple College is a member of the National junior college Athletic Association with teams competing in basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Students can also participate in academic clubs and the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

Quick Facts:
  • Approximately 4,000 students are enrolled at Temple College.

  • Temple College is centrally located 125 miles from Dallas, 60 miles from Austin, 140 miles from San Antonio, and 165 miles from Houston.

  • Temple College guarantees to its Associate of Arts graduates that credits will transfer to other public colleges in Texas.

  • On-campus housing is available in the University Courtyard Apartments and the Temple College Apartments.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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