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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Admit Rate
80%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$40,903
$56,850 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional‡ (source: Temple University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)

Data sourced from IPEDS, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

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
Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. Temple University admissions
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
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Psychology
  2. 2Biology
  3. 3Finance
  4. 4Marketing
  5. 5Health Sciences
  6. 6Criminal Justice
  7. 7Business
  8. 8Film and Video Production
  9. 9Advertising
  10. 10Computer and Information Sciences

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so Temple University may call a major something slightly different.

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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Music & Sports Tracks

Sports

NCAA Division I (FBS)
Varsity sports (13)
BasketballCross countryFencingField hockeyFootballGolfGymnasticsLacrosseRowingSoccerTennisTrack and field and cross countryVolleyball
U.S. Department of Education, Equity in Athletics data (2024-25)
How music and sports fit into an application

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
$40,903* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$56,850* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

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

‡Temple University admissions · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

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