Temple University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Temple University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

79.7%

Admission Difficulty for Temple University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Temple is 79.7%. Its admission rate is the 55th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Temple and can you get accepted?

Temple University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 30,817 out of the 38,666 who applied were admitted.

Temple University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Temple?

80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Temple University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.46 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school

Temple GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.46

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Temple University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Temple are to have around a 3.46 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.46 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Temple accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Temple is 3.46 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #54 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Temple is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Temple University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	13.99%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	18.78%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	20.43%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	14.45%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	16.69%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	14.81%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.74%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.11%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Temple SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Temple University. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Temple University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Temple University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Temple ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Temple University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Temple University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Temple University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	23,537	15,129	38,666
Accepted	18,937	11,880	30,817
Acceptance Rate	80%	79%	80%
Enrolled	2,682	1,982	4,664
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	17%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 39 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Temple University is $55.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Temple University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Temple University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted