Temple University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Philadelphia, PA · public · 20,970 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 86.2% Fall 2025 · ↑5.8 pts
SAT, middle 50% 1030–1310 Enrolled, Fall 2025
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Temple's admissions site.

Chances at Temple
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Likely
92–100%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (1030–1310).
  • Only 19% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • Temple admits 86.2% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Temple acceptance rate by year

36,922 of 42,824 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 80.4% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 201520172019202120232025 86.2%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202542,82436,92286.2%Common Data Set
Fall 202439,75431,96680.4%IPEDS
Fall 202336,39930,18182.9%IPEDS
Fall 202238,66630,81779.7%IPEDS
Fall 202137,57127,17672.3%IPEDS
Fall 202033,80524,14471.4%IPEDS
Fall 201935,59921,37560.0%IPEDS
Fall 201835,50120,77158.5%IPEDS
Fall 201735,88020,33356.7%IPEDS
Fall 201633,13917,29552.2%IPEDS
Fall 201528,88616,08455.7%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Temple deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Temple's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Early action Apply by Decisions By January 10
  2. Regular decision Apply by Decisions Rolling after application is complete (can take 8+ weeks Oct-Mar)
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Early rounds

Early decision and early action at Temple

Temple offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Temple

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 1030–1310
40019% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 23–30
1Enrolled, Fall 202536

What counts

What Temple weighs

From section C7 of Temple's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Essays
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Volunteer work
  • Work experience
  • Demonstrated interest

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Interview
  • Religious affiliation

Cost

What Temple costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Temple's net price calculator.

Tuition, in-state$23,824
Per year
Tuition, out-of-state$36,887
Per year
Average net price$23,058
After grants, aided students
Open Temple's net price calculator

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FAQ

Questions about Temple admissions

What is Temple's acceptance rate?

Temple admitted 36,922 of 42,824 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 86.2%. That is up from 80.4% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is Temple test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. Temple is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are Temple's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: February 1, 2027. Check Temple's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for Temple?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1030–1310 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 19% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1310 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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