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$23,011
per year
In-State Tuition
80%
Acceptance Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
Temple University is an educational institution in Philadelphia, PA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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18 of 18 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Arts & Communications
Engineering
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Law & Criminal Justice
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
12
Sports
7
Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(4)
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country
Gymnastics
Aquatic Sports(1)
Rowing
Combat Sports(1)
Fencing
Application Requirements
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Temple considers every first-year applicant who applies by Feb. 1 for tuition merit scholarships: $3,000-$10,000 for Pennsylvania residents, $10,000-$20,000 for others.
Academic Merit Scholarship (Pennsylvania residents)
Competitive$3,000 to $10,000; tuition only (period not stated on the page)
Renewable: Guaranteed for the first four semesters; then a 3.00 cumulative GPA (3.25 for President's and Provost's scholarships), up to eight semesters
Submit a complete admission application by Feb. 1 (no separate scholarship application); pay the tuition deposit by May 1 to keep the scholarship
Awarded by Admissions based on your high school record; no published GPA or test minimums. Number and value depend on funding and the applicant pool.
Academic Merit Scholarship (non-Pennsylvania residents)
Competitive$10,000 to $20,000; tuition only (period not stated on the page)
Renewable: Guaranteed for the first four semesters; then a 3.00 cumulative GPA (3.25 for President's and Provost's scholarships), up to eight semesters
Submit a complete admission application by Feb. 1 (no separate scholarship application); pay the tuition deposit by May 1 to keep the scholarship
Awarded by Admissions based on your high school record; no published GPA or test minimums. Number and value depend on funding and the applicant pool.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$22,694
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$63,727
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,395
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Jul 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Psychology Psychology | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
Control
Public
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