Temple University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Temple’s 80.5% acceptance rate is encouraging, but admitted students still bring solid academics, including a 3.42 average GPA and a 1130 to 1358 SAT range. Since Temple is test-optional and 18% submit SAT scores, aim to send yours if it is around 1250 or higher.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Temple University facts and stats
Temple University enrolls about 21,428 undergraduates on an urban campus. Temple has an 83% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 75% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Philadelphia, PA
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Key Temple University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 1
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Temple, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and early fall only for retakes, with the October SAT or September ACT as the last realistic options for scores to arrive by the November 1 Early Action deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Temple is a public university in the American Conference, with in-state tuition of $21,898 and out-of-state tuition of $37,821. With 71% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $10,264, merit scholarships can help offset costs. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline.
Temple University's out-of-state tuition is $37,821, while in-state tuition is $21,898. About 71% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $17,833. Merit awards average $10,264, which can help reduce the listed price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $41,808.
Student life at Temple University
23% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 4% of men join fraternities, and 5% of women join sororities.
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