Chances of getting into Temple University
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Temple and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Temple is 72%. It ranks #26 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Temple is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 27,176 out of 37,571 applicants were admitted.
Temple University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Temple application fee is $55 and applications are due by Mar 1.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Temple University.
Temple SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
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Temple ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
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Temple GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Temple University?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Temple. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Temple University was 3.46 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #53 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Temple accepts 72% of students who apply.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 22,839 | 14,732 | 37,571 |
| Accepted | 16,916 | 10,260 | 27,176 |
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 70% | 72% |
| Enrolled | 2,856 | 2,066 | 4,922 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 17% | 20% | 18% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Temple University is $55.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Temple University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216339 IPEDS survey data for Temple University.
FAQs
What is my chance of getting into Temple University?
72% of those who apply are granted admission to Temple. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.