Temple acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
Temple University · Public · Philadelphia, PA · 21,720 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
Temple admitted 82.9% of applicants for fall 2023, up from 63.9% in 2013. Pennsylvania residents pay $23,824 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $36,887.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 63.9% | 18,813 | 12,016 |
| 2014 | 61.7% | 26,496 | 16,357 |
| 2015 | 55.7% | 28,886 | 16,084 |
| 2016 | 52.2% | 33,139 | 17,295 |
| 2017 | 56.7% | 35,880 | 20,333 |
| 2018 | 58.5% | 35,501 | 20,771 |
| 2019 | 60.0% | 35,599 | 21,375 |
| 2020 | 71.4% | 33,805 | 24,144 |
| 2021 | 72.3% | 37,571 | 27,176 |
| 2022 | 79.7% | 38,666 | 30,817 |
| 2023 | 82.9% | 36,399 | 30,181 |
Applications went from 18,813 in fall 2013 to 36,399 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $19,047 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $18,541 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,684 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $24,345 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,206 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $23,824 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $36,887 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $41,338 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $23,058 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester University PA | 79.2% | $11,464 in-state |
| Penn State PA | 54.2% | $21,098 in-state |
| Pitt PA | 49.7% | $22,736 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
Temple's admit rate for fall 2023 was 82.9%, based on 30,181 admitted students and 36,399 applications.1 Back in fall 2013 the rate was 63.9%, so admission is now 19.0 percentage points more common.1 The rate declined in only 3 of the 10 yearly changes, and the rate stood at 71.4% by fall 2020.1 The number of admitted students expanded from 12,016 to 30,181, a 151% jump, against 93% growth in applications.1
Temple is test-blind, which means SAT and ACT results are not used in admission decisions and no score ranges are reported.1
In-state tuition and fees are $23,824 for 2025-26, and out-of-state students are charged $36,887.2 The in-state price is above the $14,440 median for the 37 public bachelor's colleges in Pennsylvania.2 Average net price for 2024-25 ranged from $19,047 for the lowest income band, $0 to $30,000, to $29,206 for families earning over $110,000.2
Among 2019 entrants, 73% graduated within 6 years, against a state median of 60% across 115 colleges, and 83% of the fall 2023 class was retained.2 Earnings had a median of $71,027 at 10 years after entry, and borrowers left with a median debt of $24,250.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 36,399 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 30,181 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 3,763 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 21,720 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-blind | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $23,824 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $36,887 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $41,338 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $23,058 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $19,047 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $18,541 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,684 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $24,345 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $29,206 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 73% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 83% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 39% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $71,027 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $24,250 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Pennsylvania (N = 37) | $14,440 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Pennsylvania (N = 115) | 60% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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