Temple University

Philadelphia, PA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Philadelphia, PA · Large city
Type	Public
Undergraduates	20,970
Acceptance rate	86%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1030–1310
ACT (middle 50%)	23–30
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	75%
First-year retention	84%
Student–faculty ratio	12:1
Cost of attendance	$40,903 in-state · $56,850 out-of-state
Application fee	$55

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027

Most popular majors: Business, Health professions & nursing, Communications, Visual & performing arts, Biology.

Temple University campus map

Campus map of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, showing Charles Library, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, TECH Center and Howard Gittis Student Center, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Temple University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go and the nearest train. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Engineering Building, TECH Center, Presser Hall, Howard Gittis Student Center, Tyler School of Art, Ritter Hall, Klein Law Building, Charles Library, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection.

Around campus

Places to eat: Crown Chicken, Diamond Pizza, Philly Fried Chicken, La Catrachita
Coffee: Yi Fang Tea, The Turkish Brew
Nightlife: Pub Webb
Shops: Tree House Books, malabis denim
Museums and culture: Norris Community Center, North Central Community Center, Greensgrow Mobile Market
Groceries: The Fresh Grocer, Sunray Drugs, City Market, Cibao Food Market
Parks: Edberg Olson Football Practice Facility, Penrose Playground Garden, Penrose Playground, Diamond Park

Nearest train: Temple University.

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