Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Public
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Temple University admitted 86.2% of applicants university-wide (36,922 of 42,824).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 86.2% | 36,922 | 42,824 |
| In-state | 87.1% | 12,641 | 14,512 |
| Out-of-state | 87.7% | 21,812 | 24,878 |
| International applicants | 71.9% | 2,469 | 3,434 |
| Men | 85.7% | 14,535 | 16,951 |
| Women | 86.5% | 22,353 | 25,831 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 36,922 admitted students, 5,303 enrolled (14.4% yield).
Temple University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1030–1310
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 23–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Temple University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $61,081/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,473 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $20,608 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $61,081/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $22,694 |
| $30k–48k | $23,431 |
| $48k–75k | $26,534 |
| $75k–110k | $29,397 |
| Over $110k | $34,947 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Diamond Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Stauffer Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room, board, and $5,000 enrichment stipend (Full Tuition)
- Temple Grant — Varies based on demonstrated need (Need Based)
- Temple University Merit Scholarship — Up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship — Covers up to 50% of tuition (Merit)
- Temple University Merit Scholarship — Up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
Temple University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official secondary school transcripts
- SAT or ACT scores (optional) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional) (optional)
- Portfolio, audition, or interview (for certain majors)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official secondary school transcripts
- SAT or ACT scores (optional) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (optional) (optional)
- Portfolio, audition, or interview (for certain majors)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Temple University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Describe why you are interested in attending Temple University.650 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $63,727
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 82%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,395
- At graduation
Temple University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #102
- WSJ: #202
- Forbes: #232
- Niche: #231
- QS: #721
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Temple University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Computer & information sciences (8%), Visual & performing arts (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 43% of class sections have under 20 students.
Temple University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.