Temple University Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Can I get into Temple University? The school has a 57% acceptance rate. Last year, 20,333 out of 35,880 applicants were admitted making Temple University a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Temple University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
57% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| 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 |
| Estimated Average SAT | N/A |
ACT Requirements
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Estimated Average ACT | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need above average high school grades to get into Temple University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Temple University was 3.41 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Temple University accepts 57% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 21% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 23% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 22% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 19% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 12% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Reach |
High School Class Rank
51% of Temple University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 18% |
| Top 25% of class | 51% |
| Top 50% of class | 89% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 11% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 20,422 | 15,458 | 35,880 |
| Accepted | 11,676 | 8,657 | 20,333 |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 56% | 57% |
| Enrolled | 2,886 | 2,285 | 5,171 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 25% | 26% | 25% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Temple University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216339 IPEDS survey data for Temple University.