Temple University
Public university · Philadelphia, PA · 20,970 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$23,058
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$41,338
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
73%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Temple University?
Temple University accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Temple University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Temple University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Temple University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $41,338 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,058 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $23,824 for PA residents and $36,887 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$23,824
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$36,887
- Room & board$18,896
- Total cost of attendance$41,338
- Average net price after grants$23,058
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Communications, Computer Science, Visual & Performing Arts.
Temple University FAQ
- What is Temple University's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- Is Temple University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Temple University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Temple University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Temple University cost?
- About $41,338 a year before aid; $23,058 on average after grants.
- What is Temple University's FAFSA school code?
- 003371. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Temple University receives your information.
- What is Temple University's graduation rate?
- 73% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Temple University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mercyhurst UniversityErie, PA | 81% | — | $26,486 | 61% |
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