Getting in
For Fall 2025, 42,824 first-year students applied to Temple, 36,922 were admitted and 5,303 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 86.2%.
Source: Temple Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 14,512 | 12,641 | 87.1% |
| Out-of-state | 24,878 | 21,812 | 87.7% |
| International | 3,434 | 2,469 | 71.9% |
Source: Temple Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Temple's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by school or major.
Source: Temple Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. Temple has no early decision plan. Its Early Action plan is not restrictive, and the Common Data Set gives its dates but no early action counts, so it gives no early round acceptance rate.
Source: Temple Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to Temple with one Common App. Some majors ask for more:
- Boyer College of Music and Dance, Tyler School of Art and Architecture, School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. Some majors may require an audition, interview or portfolio. Check your intended major's requirements with the school or college. You may schedule an audition and submit a portfolio before you finish your application.
The Sullivan Honors College needs no separate application: every applicant is considered with the regular application.
Source: Temple Admissions, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
246 majors across 14 schools. Every bachelor's degree program in Temple's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin, grouped by the school or college that offers it, with the degree it leads to. The Bulletin lists each concentration as its own program, so they appear here as it lists them. Minors, certificates, associate degrees and graduate programs are left out.
Boyer College of Music and Dance20
- Composition (BM)
- Dance (BFA)
- Jazz Studies/Composition (BM)
- Jazz Studies/Performance (BM)
- Jazz Studies/Performance with Piano Concentration (BM)
- Jazz Studies/Performance with Voice Concentration (BM)
- Music (BS)
- Music Education (BM)
- Music Education/Jazz (BM)
- Music History (BM)
- Music Technology (BS)
- Music Technology with Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration (BS)
- Music Therapy (BM)
- Music Therapy/Jazz (BM)
- Performance (BM)
- Performance with Classical Guitar Concentration (BM)
- Performance with Harpsichord Concentration (BM)
- Performance with Piano Concentration (BM)
- Performance with Voice Concentration (BM)
- Theory (BM)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, Boyer College of Music and Dance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education and Human Development19
- Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development (BA)
- Career and Technical Education (BSEd)
- Career and Technical Education with Business, Computer and Information Technology Education (BSEd)
- Career and Technical Education with Marketing Education Concentration (BSEd)
- Early and Elementary Education (BSEd)
- Early and Elementary Education with Special Education Concentration (BSEd)
- Human Development and Community Engagement (BS)
- Middle Grades Education with Language Arts Concentration (BSEd)
- Middle Grades Education with Mathematics and Language Arts Concentration (BSEd)
- Middle Grades Education with Mathematics and Science Concentration (BSEd)
- Middle Grades Education with Mathematics Concentration (BSEd)
- Middle Grades Education with Science and Language Arts Concentration (BSEd)
- Middle Grades Education with Science Concentration (BSEd)
- Middle Grades Education with Social Studies Concentration (BSEd)
- Secondary Education / English Education (BSEd)
- Secondary Education / Mathematics Education (BSEd)
- Secondary Education / Social Studies Education (BSEd)
- Secondary Education / World Languages Education (BSEd)
- Special Education (Pre-K-12) (BSEd)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Education and Human Development (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Engineering19
- Bioengineering with Cellular Engineering Concentration (BSBIOE)
- Bioengineering with Engineering Devices Concentration (BSBIOE)
- Bioengineering with Pre-Health Concentration (BSBIOE)
- Civil Engineering (BSCE)
- Civil Engineering with Cooperative Education Program Concentration (BSCE)
- Civil Engineering with Environmental Engineering & Cooperative Education Program Concentrations (BSCE)
- Civil Engineering with Environmental Engineering Concentration (BSCE)
- Construction Engineering Technology (BSCET)
- Construction Engineering Technology with Cooperative Education Program Concentration (BSCET)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering with Bioelectrical Engineering Concentration (BSECE)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering with Computer Engineering Concentration (BSECE)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering with Electrical Engineering Concentration (BSECE)
- Engineering Technology (BSET)
- Engineering Technology with Mechanical Engineering Technology Concentration (BSET)
- Environmental Engineering (BSEnvE)
- Industrial and Systems Engineering (BSISE)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
- Mechanical Engineering with Cooperative Education Program Concentration (BSME)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Engineering (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Liberal Arts36
- Africology and African American Studies (BA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Asian Studies (BA)
- Chinese (BA)
- Classics with Classical Civilizations Concentration (BA)
- Classics with Classical Languages and Literature Concentration (BA)
- Criminal Justice (BA)
- Cybersecurity and Human Behavior (BA)
- Economics (BA)
- English (BA)
- Environmental Studies (BA)
- French (BA)
- French Studies (BA)
- Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies (BA)
- General Program (BA)
- Geography and Urban Studies (BA)
- German Language and Cultural Studies (BA)
- Global Studies (BA)
- History (BA)
- Interdisciplinary German Studies (BA)
- International Affairs (BA)
- International Business Studies (BS)
- Italian (BA)
- Italian Studies (BA)
- Japanese (BA)
- Jewish Studies (BA)
- Liberal Studies (BA)
- Mathematical Economics (BA)
- Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior and Plasticity (BS)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychological Studies (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Religion (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Spanish (BA)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Liberal Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Public Health10
- Exercise and Sport Science (BS)
- Health Information Management (BSHIM)
- Health Professions (BS)
- Health Studies (BA)
- Kinesiology (BS)
- Nursing Accelerated (BSN)
- Nursing (BSN)
- Public Health (BS)
- Recreational Therapy (BS)
- Speech, Language and Hearing Science (BA)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Public Health (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Science and Technology57
- Applied Mathematics (BS)
- Artificial Intelligence (BS)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Biology (BA)
- Biology (BS)
- Biology with Teaching (BS)
- Biophysics (BS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Chemistry with Teaching (BS)
- Computer Science and Physics (BS)
- Computer Science (BA)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Cybersecurity (BS)
- Data Science with Computation and Modeling Concentration (BS)
- Data Science with Computational Analytics Concentration (BS)
- Data Science with Genomics and Bioinformatics Concentration (BS)
- Earth and Space Science with Teaching (BS)
- Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity (BS)
- Environmental Science with Applied Ecology Concentration (BS)
- Environmental Science with Climate Concentration (BS)
- Environmental Science with Environmental Geochemistry Concentration (BS)
- Environmental Science with Hydrology Concentration (BS)
- Forensic Chemistry (BS)
- General Science and Mathematics with Teaching (BS)
- General Science and Technology with Teaching (BS)
- General Science with Teaching (BS)
- Genomic Medicine (BS)
- Genomic Medicine with Pre-Medicine Concentration (BS)
- Geology (BA)
- Geology (BS)
- Information Science and Technology (BA)
- Information Science and Technology (BS)
- Integrative Genetics and Genomics (BS)
- Mathematical Economics (BA)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (BS)
- Mathematics and Computer Science with Teaching (BS)
- Mathematics and Physics (BS)
- Mathematics and Technology with Teaching (BS)
- Mathematics (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Mathematics with Teaching (BS)
- Medicinal Chemistry (BS)
- Natural Sciences with Biology Concentration (BA)
- Natural Sciences with Chemistry Concentration (BA)
- Natural Sciences with Earth and Environmental Sciences Concentration (BA)
- Natural Sciences with Physics Concentration (BA)
- Natural Sciences with Biology Concentration (BS)
- Natural Sciences with Chemistry Concentration (BS)
- Natural Sciences with Earth and Environmental Sciences Concentration (BS)
- Natural Sciences with Physics Concentration (BS)
- Neuroscience: Cellular and Molecular (BS)
- Pharmaceutical Studies (BS)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Physics with Teaching (BS)
- Quantum Materials Science (BS)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, College of Science and Technology (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Fox School of Business and Management24
- Accounting (BBA)
- Accounting with Data Analytics Concentration (BBA)
- Actuarial Science (BBA)
- Business Management (BBA)
- Economics (BBA)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (BBA)
- Finance (BBA)
- Financial Planning (BBA)
- Human Resource Management (BBA)
- International Business with International Economics Concentration (BBA)
- International Business with International Entrepreneurship Concentration (BBA)
- International Business with International Finance Concentration (BBA)
- International Business with International Marketing Concentration (BBA)
- International Business with International Sales and Business Development Concentration (BBA)
- International Business with International Supply Chain Management, Transportation and Logistics (BBA)
- Legal Studies (BBA)
- Management Information Systems (BBA)
- Marketing (BBA)
- Real Estate (BBA)
- Risk Management and Insurance with Healthcare Risk Management Concentration (BBA)
- Risk Management and Insurance with Managing Corporate Risk Concentration (BBA)
- Risk Management and Insurance with Managing Human Capital Risk Concentration (BBA)
- Statistical Science and Data Analytics (BS)
- Supply Chain Management (BBA)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, Fox School of Business and Management (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Lew Klein College of Media and Communication20
- Advertising with Account Management Concentration (BA)
- Advertising with Art Direction Concentration (BA)
- Advertising with Brand Strategy and Research Concentration (BA)
- Advertising with Copywriting Concentration (BA)
- Advertising with Media Planning Concentration (BA)
- Audio and Live Entertainment (BA)
- Communication (BA)
- Communication with Pre-Law Concentration (BA)
- Communication Studies with Communication and Entrepreneurship Concentration (BA)
- Communication Studies with Communication Studies Thesis Concentration (BA)
- Communication Studies with Contemporary Media Environments Concentration (BA)
- Communication Studies with Global and Community Engagement Concentration (BA)
- Communication Studies with Production Concentration (BA)Temple University, Japan Campus
- Journalism (BA)
- Media Studies and Production with Media Analysis Concentration (BA)
- Media Studies and Production with Media Business Concentration (BA)
- Media Studies and Production with Media Production Concentration (BA)
- Public Relations (BA)
- Sports Media (BA)
- Virtual Media Management (BA)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, Lew Klein College of Media and Communication (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Pharmacy1
- Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, School of Pharmacy (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Social Work1
- Social Work (BSW)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, School of Social Work (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management3
- Multidisciplinary Studies in Sport, Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (BS)
- Sport and Entertainment Management (BS)
- Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (BS)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Theater, Film and Media Arts11
- Film and Media Arts (BA)
- Film and Media Arts with Cinematography Concentration (BA)
- Film and Media Arts with Post Production Concentration (BA)
- Film and Media Arts with Producing Concentration (BA)
- Film and Media Arts with Screen Studies Concentration (BA)
- Film and Media Arts with Animation and Media Arts Concentration (BFA)
- Film and Media Arts with Directing Concentration (BFA)
- Film and Media Arts with Screenwriting Concentration (BFA)
- Musical Theater (BFA)
- Technical Production and Management (BFA)
- Theater (BA)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, School of Theater, Film and Media Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Tyler School of Art and Architecture24
- Architecture (BSArch)
- Art (BA)Temple University, Japan Campus
- Art with Graphic Design Concentration (BA)Temple University, Japan Campus
- Art Education (BSEd)
- Art History (BA)
- Art Therapy (BA)
- Ceramics (BFA)
- Community Development (BS)
- Facilities Management (BS)
- Fibers and Material Studies (BFA)
- Glass (BFA)
- Graphic and Interactive Design (BFA)
- Historic Preservation (BS)
- Horticulture (BS)
- Illustration and Emerging Media (BFA)
- Landscape Architecture (BS)
- Landscape Architecture with Horticulture Concentration (BS)
- Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM (BFA)
- Painting (BFA)
- Photography (BFA)
- Printmaking (BFA)
- Sculpture (BFA)
- User Experience and User Interface Design (BFA)
- Visual Studies (BA)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, Tyler School of Art and Architecture (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
University College1
- General Studies (BGS)
Source: Temple University Bulletin 2026-2027, University College (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | By January 10 | No |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | Shortly after your application is complete | No |
The application opens August 1 on the Common App, which Temple uses exclusively, and costs $55 unless you qualify for a waiver. Students at U.S. high schools must self-report grades through STARS to complete the application; a transcript alone does not. Early Action is not binding. The FAFSA priority deadline is February 1 and the enrollment deposit is due May 1. From October through March, a Regular Decision can take more than eight weeks.
Source: Temple Admissions, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Temple is test-optional and accepts the SAT and ACT. You choose on the Common App whether to send scores or apply test-optional, and the choice cannot change once you have a decision. If you apply test-optional, Temple does not consider scores even if they were sent. Test-optional applicants are still considered for academic scholarships and the Honors Program.
Source: Temple Admissions, Test Optional (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as not required for fall 2027 applicants, but considered if submitted, with scores due by February 1.
Source: Temple Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Temple's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Temple Admissions, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Temple, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees (College of Liberal Arts) | $21,474 | $37,698 |
| Housing | $14,084 | $14,084 |
| Food | $5,552 | $5,552 |
| Books | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Transportation | $2,296 | $2,296 |
| Other (personal, miscellaneous) | $3,424 | $3,424 |
| Total | $48,160 | $64,384 |
Temple's anticipated 2026-27 budget for a College of Liberal Arts student; in-state means a Pennsylvania resident. Tuition differs by school or college: in the Fox School of Business, tuition and fees are $26,322 in-state and $46,866 out-of-state, for totals of $53,008 and $73,552.
Source: Temple Student Financial Services, Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $22,694 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $23,431 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $26,534 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $29,397 |
| Over $110,000 | $34,947 |
| All incomes | $28,198 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Temple's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
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