Important Information
- Application Deadline：Feb. 1
- Early Decision：N/A
- Early Action：Nov. 1
When applying to Temple University, it's important to note the application deadline is Feb. 1, and the early action deadline is Nov. 1. The application fee at Temple University is $55. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 59 percent and an early acceptance rate of 71 percent.
Regular Decision
Application deadline
Feb. 1
Priority application deadline
Nov. 1
Notification date
4-8 weeks after application is complete
Deadline for accepting admission offers
Must reply by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter
Students accepted for terms other than the fall
Yes
Designated in-house gap year program for incoming freshmen
-
Early Decision
Early decision plan offered
No
Early decision deadline
-
Early decision decision sent by
-
Early Action
Early action plan offered
Yes
Students restricted from applying to other early action plans
No
Early action deadline
Nov. 1
Early action decision sent by
Jan. 10
Application Fee
Application fee
$55
Application fee refundable
Yes
Application fee waived for students with financial need
Yes
Application fee for students who apply online
Same fee
Reduced application fee for students who apply online
55
Deferred admissions allowed
Yes
Maximum length of deferment
One year
Application Formats
Application URL
http://www.temple.edu/undergrad/applying/index.htm
Common Application accepted
Yes
Tuition & Room Deposits
Tuition deposit
$200
Tuition deposit refundable
Refundable by May 1
Room deposit
$250
Room deposit refundable
Refundable
Deadline for housing deposit
May 1
Contact Information
Admissions phone
(215) 204-7200
Admissions email
mailto:askanowl@temple.edu
Admissions address
1801 N. Broad Street, Conwell Hall 103 Philadelphia, PA 19122-6096
Fall 2018 Selectivity
Selectivity
More selective
Acceptance rate
59%
Acceptance rate (in-state)
60%
Acceptance rate (out-of-state)
57%
Male acceptance rate (in-state)
59%
Male acceptance rate (out-of-state)
54%
Female acceptance rate (in-state)
60%
Female acceptance rate (out-of-state)
58%
Early decision acceptance rate
-
Early action acceptance rate
71%
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)
51%
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
Applicants
35,501
Applicants (in-state)
16,007
Applicants (out-of-state)
17,098
Female applicants
20,764
Female applicants (in-state)
9,183
Female applicants (out-of-state)
10,485
Male applicants
14,737
Male applicants (in-state)
6,824
Male applicants (out-of-state)
6,613
Applicants accepted
20,771
Applicants accepted (in-state)
9,538
Applicants accepted (out-of-state)
9,677
Female applicants accepted
12,349
Female applicants accepted (in-state)
5,504
Female applicants accepted (out-of-state)
6,081
Male applicants accepted
8,422
Male applicants accepted (in-state)
4,034
Male applicants accepted (out-of-state)
3,596
Freshman enrollment
5,030
Freshman enrollment (in-state)
3,485
Freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
1,354
Female freshman enrollment
2,909
Female freshman enrollment (in-state)
1,983
Female freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
838
Male freshman enrollment
2,121
Male freshman enrollment (in-state)
1,502
Male freshman enrollment (out-of-state)
516
Early decision applicants
-
Early decision applicants accepted
-
Early decision applicants enrolled
-
Early action applicants
-
Early action applicants accepted
-
Early action applicants enrolled
-
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action
48.5%
Fall 2018 Waitlist
School has a waitlist
Yes
Applicants placed on waitlist
3,571
Students accepting place on waitlist
1,435
Students accepted from waitlist
1,283
Fall 2018 High School Rank
Freshman students submitting high school class standing
44%
Class standing breakdown
Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class23%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class56%
Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class91%
Freshmen in bottom 25 percent of high school class1%
Fall 2018 High School GPA
Freshman students submitting high school GPA
97%
Average high school GPA
3.6
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range
3.4-3.9
Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
Freshman students submitting SAT scores
79%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing average score
614
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile range
570-660
SAT Math average score
611
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range
560-660
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range
-
Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
Freshman students submitting ACT scores
17%
Average ACT Composite score
27
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range
24-30
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range
23-32
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range
23-28
ACT Reading 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Reading score breakdown
-
ACT Science 25th-75th percentile range
-
ACT Science score breakdown
-
Deadlines & Requirements
Application deadline
FallFeb. 1
SpringNov. 1
Preapplication form required
No
Separate application form required
No
Conditional admission offered
Yes
Early decision or early action options available
Early action only
TOEFL (paper)
-
TOEFL (internet-based)
Required of some
Michigan Test
-
IELTS
Required of some
SAT
Required of some
SAT Subject
-
ACT
Required of some
ITEP
-
PTE
-
Advance deposit required
No
TOEFL
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT
Yes
Minimum score required (paper test)
-
Minimum score required (internet-based test)
79
Average score (paper test)
-
Average score (internet-based test)
86
IELTS
Minimum score required
6
Average score
-
ITEP
Minimum score required
-
Average score
-
PTE
Minimum score required
-
Average score
-
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
Acceptance rate
65%
Female acceptance rate
70%
Male acceptance rate
61%
Applicants
2,396
Female applicants
1,096
Male applicants
1,300
Applicants accepted
1,556
Female applicants accepted
764
Male applicants accepted
792
Freshman enrollment
191
Female freshman enrollment
88
Male freshman enrollment
103
Recruitment
Institution actively recruits international students via
overseas visits to local or international secondary schools
overseas public college fairs
social media / other web-based approaches
Institution conducts off-campus admissions interviews with international students via
Skype or other web-based video interview
in-country visits
in-country alumni interviews
Admissions website translated into languages other than English
No
International Student Contact
International student contact
-
Admission Requirements
Admission interview
Neither required/recommended
Campus visit
Recommended
Off-campus interviews
May be arranged with an admission representative
Open admission policy
-
College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants
Yes
Required standardized tests
Neither SAT nor ACT
Admissions exam policy (test-flexible, test-optional, test-blind)
test-optional
SAT with Writing Test
SAT with or without Writing component accepted
ACT with Writing Test
ACT with or without writing test accepted
SAT/ACT scores must be received by
March 1
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by
-
SAT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
ACT essay used in admissions
Not using essay component
Applicants' test scores used for academic advising
Yes
High school completion requirements
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program
Require
Special requirements for admission to specific programs
Portfolio required of art program applicants
Audition required of music program applicants
Audition required of dance program applicants
Audition required of theatre program applicants
Early admission of high school students
No
Offers conditional admission for applicants with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages
Yes
Academic Factors Considered
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Considered
GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Nonacademic Factors Considered
Interview
Not Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent/ability
Considered
Character/personal qualities
Considered
First-generation college student
Not Considered
Alumni/alumnae relations
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Race/ethnicity
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Applicant's interest level
Not Considered
Required High School Coursework
English units
4
Foreign Language units
2
History units
1
Math units
3
Science units
2
Science lab units
1
Social studies units
2
Academic electives
1
Total units required
16
Recommended High School Coursework
English units
4
Foreign language units
2
History units
1
Math units
4
Science units
3
Science lab units
2
Social Studies units
2
Academic electives
3
Total units recommended
20
Entrance Exams
AP tests may be used for
Credit and/or placement
AP scores accepted
3, 4, 5
Limit on number of AP exams accepted for credit?
-
IB exams may be used for
Credit only
IB scores accepted (standard level)
5, 6, 7
IB scores accepted (higher level)
4, 5, 6, 7
College-Level Examination Program test may be used for
Credit only
DSST may be used for
Credit only
Transfer Deadlines
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring
Application due date
-
Admission decision sent
-
Deadline for accepting admission offers
-
Transfer Requirements
Minimum credits to apply
15
Minimum required high school GPA
-
Minimum required college GPA
2.5
High school transcript
Required of some
College transcript(s)
Required of all
Essay/personal statement
Required of all
Admission interview
Not required
Standardized test scores
Recommended of some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
Not required
Transfer students may earn advanced standing credit
Yes
Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit
C
Maximum credit/courses that may be transferred
Two-year institution: No Maximum
Four-year institution: No Maximum
Minimum credits needed to complete associate degree
15
Minimum credits needed to complete bachelor's degree
45
Open admission policy applies to transfer students
No
Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
Acceptance rate
80%
Applicants
4,633
Applicants accepted
3,713
Enrolled
2,305
New transfer students who had an associate degree granted by another institution
-
New transfer students who entered with credits granted by a community college
-
Guaranteed Admission
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution
Yes
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
//Http://www.temple.edu/vpus/transfer/agreements.htm
Institutions with guaranteed admission agreement
Community College of Philadelphia
Reading Area Community College
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Montgomery County Community College
Northampton County Area Community College
Veterans
Exams accepted for transfer credits
American Council on Education (ACE)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Maximum transferable credits (ACE)
-
Maximum transferable credits (CLEP or DSST)
-
Veteran transfer policy URL
//www.temple.edu/vpus/transfer/CPL.htm
Veteran transfer policy description
-
-
Applications
- Regular Decision
- Early Decision
- Early Action
- Application Fee
- Application Formats
- Tuition & Room Deposits
- Contact Information
-
Entering class stats
- Fall 2018 Selectivity
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
- Fall 2018 Waitlist
- Fall 2018 High School Rank
- Fall 2018 High School GPA
- Fall 2018 Freshman SAT Scores
- Fall 2018 Freshman ACT Scores
-
International students
- Deadlines & Requirements
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- ITEP
- PTE
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (International Students)
- Recruitment
- International Student Contact
-
Admission requirements
- Admission Requirements
- Academic Factors Considered
- Nonacademic Factors Considered
- Required High School Coursework
- Recommended High School Coursework
- Entrance Exams
-
Transfer students
- Transfer Deadlines
- Transfer Requirements
- Fall 2018 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments (Transfer Students)
- Guaranteed Admission
- Veterans
