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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Temple University

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Admit Rate

80%^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}Accessible

Cost of Attendance

$46,506

$62,453 out-of-state

Test Policy

SAT/ACT optional

Data sourced from IPEDS · Last verified 2026-09-15. This provenance applies to the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page.

Preparation

Helpful high school preparation

4 years English3-4 years math3 years lab science3 years social studies2 years foreign language

This is helpful preparation, not a formal admission requirement.

Admissions

How admission works here

Where you apply: The Common App. Common App requirements grid
Test scores: Test scores are never required. Common App requirements grid
Application fee: $55. The Common App fee waiver is accepted. Common App requirements grid
Deadlines: Early Action November 1, Regular Decision February 1. Temple admissions

Overall

80%^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

Mid-50% SAT

1080-1290 (EBRW 540-640, Math 540-650); ACT 24-30

SAT/ACT optional

Impacted Majors

NursingArchitecture

Applying

Application Deadlines^{† (source: Temple admissions · 2026-27)}

Early Action

November 1 · Non-binding

Regular Decision

February 1 · Non-binding

Applying through the Common App

Application fee: $55
Common App fee waiver: Accepted

Source: Common App requirements grid, updated 2026-09-18. Anything not listed here wasn't stated in the grid, which is not the same as not required.

Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Academics

Flagship Programs

Tyler School of Art and ArchitectureFox School of BusinessKlein College of Media and Communication

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

BusinessMedia & CommunicationArt & ArchitectureHealth Sciences

Interdisciplinary Pathways

Media + BusinessPublic Health

Cost

In-state cost of attendance

$46,506

Out-of-state cost of attendance

$62,453

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)

In-state $23,011^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}Out-of-state $38,958^{* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)}

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000: $22,694
$30,001 – $48,000: $23,431
$48,001 – $75,000: $26,534
$75,001 – $110,000: $29,397
Over $110,000: $34,947

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

Every school is required to publish a net price calculator. It asks about your family's finances and returns an estimate for you specifically, which is worth more than any average on this page. Your school counselor and the college's financial aid office can also help.

Scholarships and merit aid

Not marketed as an automatic-scale merit school; no published GPA/SAT scholarship chart was identified from public sources.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania· Urban

Undergraduates

21,457

Setting

Urban

In a fraternity or sorority

3.1% of students

Living on campus

Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†Temple admissions · 2026-27

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