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Temple University
Philadelphia,
PA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate80%
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About Temple University
Temple University is a public, state university in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Temple University was founded in 1884. The college enrolls around 33,230 students a year, including 24,111 undergraduate students.
Temple University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Temple University. Temple University admitted 80% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 38,666 students applied to Temple University and 30,817 were admitted.
| Temple University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 93% |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 93% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 27% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Temple University Campus Tours
Temple University is located Philadelphia.
If you would like to see Temple University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Philadelphia, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Temple University and Philadelphia are like without leaving home.
College Info
Temple University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Temple University is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Temple University is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Temple University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1130 - 1360
Math SAT Range
550 - 680
Reading SAT Range
570 - 690
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1360 and Above
Good
1130 to 1360
Avg
1130 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Temple University students is 1241. Applicants with SAT scores of 1360 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Temple University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1130 to 1360 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1130 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Temple University.
Temple University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$30,028
In State$43,756
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$17,136
$30,864
Fees
$924
$924
Housing
$11,968
$11,968
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Temple University is like? There are approximately 33,230 students enrolled at Temple University, including 24,111 undergraduate students and 9,119 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 74% percent are from PA and 26% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time74%
In State26%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
33,230
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
80%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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