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Temple University is a large, public institution located in Philadelphia, pa. Founded in 1884, Temple University offers undergraduate degrees in 363 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

21,720 undergraduates

$21,991 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Temple University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 82.9%

SAT score average 1230

ACT score average 28

Average high school GPA 3.42

Application fee $55

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February

50 days away Application deadline date

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November

323 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Temple University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

12 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology

Business and Management

Computer Science and Information Technology

Health and Medical Professions

Public Policy and Administration

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Psychology, General

Finance and Financial Management Services

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Marketing

Medicine

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $21,991

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,968

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $4,466

Cost of attendance* $44,665

Average financial aid package $15,738

Estimated cost $28,927 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,248

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,968

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $4,466

Cost of attendance* $59,922

Average financial aid package $15,738

Estimated cost $44,184 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Temple University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,720, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

30,205

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

45%

African American %

16%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

15%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

11%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Temple University, students love their Adventure Bound. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

2152047000

www.temple.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Adventure bound

American medical student association

Temple university gamers' guild

Big brothers big sisters at temple

Queer student union

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Temple University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Temple University?

Temple University is located in Philadelphia, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Temple University?

The acceptance rate for Temple University is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for Temple University?

The average high school GPA for Temple University students was 3.42.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Temple University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Temple University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $178,660.

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