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Temple University

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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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 23,697 undergraduates
cost $21,097
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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.

Acceptance rate 79.7%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 28
Average high school GPA 3.38
Application fee $55
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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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $21,097
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,648
Books & supplies $1,526
Other expenses $4,501
Cost of attendance* $42,772
Average financial aid package $14,031
Estimated cost $28,741 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,603
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,648
Books & supplies $1,526
Other expenses $4,501
Cost of attendance* $57,278
Average financial aid package $14,031
Estimated cost $43,247 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Temple University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,697, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

30,205

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
31%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
38%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Temple University, students love their American Medical Student Association. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096
phone 215-204-7000
address www.temple.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

American medical student association

Temple university gamers' guild

Big brothers big sisters at temple

Queer student union

Active minds

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Temple University?

The average high school GPA for Temple University students was 3.38.

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 $171,088.

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