Acceptance rate
80.4%
Temple University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Temple University is a public institution in Philadelphia with an enrollment of about 33,000 students and an 80% acceptance rate. In-state tuition is $42,810 annually. The school's strongest academic areas are Business & Marketing (21% of degrees) and Health Professions (11%). Graduates earn a median of $63,727 ten years after enrollment, with a 75% six-year graduation rate.
Enrollment
33,196
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
75%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
3.14 – 3.85
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$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
family income
32% receive Pell grants
53% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Temple University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
20.7%
Health Professions
10.5%
Communications
9.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
7.1%
Biology
6.8%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$63,727
Earnings (6 yr)
$50,860
Completion
75%
Retention
83%
Median debt
$24,395
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Temple University?
Temple University has an acceptance rate of 80.4%, making it relatively accessible.
What GPA do you need to get into Temple University?
Admitted students at Temple University typically have a GPA between 3.14 and 3.85 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.
How much does Temple University actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $22,694 per year, rising to $34,947 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Temple University?
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Get my free odds →Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.