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Colleges / Temple University

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate72%
Acceptance Rate72%

About Temple University

Temple University is a public, state institution in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Temple University was founded in 1884. The college currently enrolls around 35,626 students a year, including 25,967 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Temple University

It is moderately difficult to get into Temple University. Around 72% of applicants get into Temple University each year. In 2022, 27,176 out of 37,571 total applicants were accepted.

Temple University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 72%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate 85%
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 85%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 30%

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Temple University is located in the city of Philadelphia.

If you want 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

1801 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096

Campus Setting: Urban

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 ACT Scores

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Temple University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1120 - 1320

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1320 and Above

Good

1120 to 1320

Avg

1120 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Temple University students is 1225. Applicants with SAT scores of 1320 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Temple University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1120 to 1320 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1120 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Temple University.

Temple University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$30,838

In State

$44,062

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$16,488
$29,712
Fees
$890
$890
Housing
$11,950
$11,950
Books
$1,510
$1,510

Student Life

Wondering what life at Temple University is like? There are approximately 35,626 students enrolled at Temple University, including 25,967 undergraduate students and 9,659 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 76% percent are from PA and 24% percent of students are from other states.

91%

Full Time

9%

Part Time

76%

In State

24%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

35,626

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

72%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$17,378

Out-of-State

$30,602

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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