What is Temple University's acceptance rate?

Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

How much does Temple University cost?

At Temple University, the average net price after aid is about $28,198 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $40,903 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

What are Temple University's application deadlines?

Temple University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

What does Temple University value most in applicants?

In its most recent Common Data Set, Temple University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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Temple University

Philadelphia, PA·Public·~80% acceptance

Temple University is a public university in Philadelphia, PA. Admissions are accessible, with about 80% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $28,198 per year after financial aid. About 75% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $63,727 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost

$28,198/yr avg net price after aid

Full cost ~~$40,903~~

Aid cuts ~$12,705/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines

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Nov 1

Feb 1

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Admissions

GPA range3.49–3.99

SAT (middle 50%)Not reported

ACT (middle 50%)Not reported

Test policyTest optional

Programs

Computer Science

Data Science / Statistics

Information Systems / IT

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Environmental Science

Outcomes

75%

graduation rate

83%

freshman retention

$50,860

median earnings, 6yr

$63,727

median earnings, 10yr

How Temple reads an application

What Temple values

Very important

Course rigorGrades (GPA)

Also considered

Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Temple’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Temple requires

Required

Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency

Considered

Class rankRecommendationsApplication essaysWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Temple requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions

What is Temple University's acceptance rate?: Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
How much does Temple University cost?: At Temple University, the average net price after aid is about $28,198 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $40,903 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What are Temple University's application deadlines?: Temple University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Temple University value most in applicants?: In its most recent Common Data Set, Temple University rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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