Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Large city

AskSchool #267 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test blind
Acceptance rate
80.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$28,198
Sticker price $40,903
Graduation rate
75%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$63,727
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
80.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
36,399
Admitted (fall 2023)
30,181
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
3,763
Yield (admitted who enroll)
12%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
84%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
82%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
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ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
not considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$22,694
Family income $30–48k$23,431
Family income $48–75k$26,534
Family income $75–110k$29,397
Family income $110k+$34,947
Full sticker price (per year)
$40,903
Tuition & fees – in-state
$23,011
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$38,958
Median debt at graduation
$24,395
Students with federal loans
53%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
75%
Freshmen who return for year 2
83%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$45,412
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$63,727

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
20,970
Graduate students
8,183
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
56%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Full-time faculty
57%

Undergraduate diversity

White40%
Black20%
Asian15%
Hispanic11%
Two or more4.7%
Unknown4.3%
International3.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing20%
Health Professions11%
Communication & Journalism10.0%
Computer & Information Sciences8.5%
Visual & Performing Arts8.2%
Psychology6.9%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.5%
Social Sciences4.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Richard Englert
Main phone
(215) 204-7000
Address
1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.