- Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $29,641 a year (2022–23)
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Temple University reported an acceptance rate of 80% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Temple University reviews each application.
Temple University GPA requirements
Temple University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Temple University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Temple University acceptance rate
Temple University admitted 31,966 of 39,754 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Temple University is a public 4-year university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with 21,457 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Temple University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Temple University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Temple University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,641 a year at Temple University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Temple University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Temple University admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Temple University?
A lot: Temple University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Temple University?
Temple University's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 31,966 of 39,754 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Temple University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Temple University admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Temple University look for?
Temple University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Temple University test optional?
Check Temple University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Temple University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Does Temple University ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Temple University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Temple University?
Yes. Temple University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Temple University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $29,641 a year at Temple University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Temple University look at legacy status?
No. Temple University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Temple University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Temple UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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