More selective than 56% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Temple University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What Temple University weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as Temple University reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
- Class rank
- Interview
- Religious affiliation
Item C7. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Early decision, early action and the waitlist
You hear early and can still apply elsewhere.
Items C2, C21-C22. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
Temple University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Temple University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Temple University has the 50th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Messiah University | 79% | 75% | $26,502 |
| 47 | Drexel University | 79% | 78% | $38,509 |
| 48 | Seton Hill University | 80% | 67% | $22,204 |
| 49 | Arcadia University | 80% | 67% | $29,466 |
| 50 | Temple University | 80% | 75% | $28,198 |
| 51 | Washington & Jefferson College | 81% | 70% | $25,002 |
| 52 | Thomas Jefferson University | 81% | 69% | $28,928 |
| 53 | Mercyhurst University | 81% | 60% | $19,444 |
| 54 | University of Scranton | 81% | 80% | $32,568 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Temple University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Temple University admissions questions
What is the Temple University acceptance rate?
Temple University accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 30,181 of 36,399 applicants were admitted.
Does Temple University require the SAT or ACT?
Temple University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Temple University?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,763 of 30,181).
What does Temple University look for in applicants?
Temple University reports these as very important for first-year applicants: rigor of high school courses, high school GPA. Considered: sAT/ACT scores, essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities, talent or ability, character and personal qualities, first-generation college student, alumni relation (legacy), where you live, state residency, volunteer work, work experience, your demonstrated interest. (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Does Temple University have early decision?
No. Temple University does not offer binding early decision, but it offers non-binding early action (Common Data Set 2025-26).
Is Temple University getting harder to get into?
Temple University accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Temple University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Temple University overview