First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | January 10, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admissions.temple.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Temple University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Math 1031 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Math 1031 *** | 4 credits |
| Biology | 3 | Biology 1001 & 1002 | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | Chemistry 1031/1033 & Chemistry 1032/1034 | 8 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 0802 & English LL elective | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | English LL elective | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | Psychology 1001 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | Statistics 2101 | 3 credits |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Math 1031 | 4 credits |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 1041 | 4 credits |
| Calculus AB | 5 | Math 1041 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Math 1031 *** | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Math 1041 & Math 1042 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | Biology 1001 & 1002 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 4 | Biology 1011 & Biology 1012 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 5 | Biology 1111 & Biology 1112 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 5 | Biology 1111 & Biology 2112 | 8 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | Chemistry 1031/1033 & Chemistry 1032/1034 | 8 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 0802 & English LL elective | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | English LL elective | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | Psychology 1001 | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | Statistics 2101 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Computer & Information Science 1068 | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Economics 1101 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | Economics 1102 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | History 1702 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | Environmental Studies 2002 | 4 credits |
| European History | 4 | History 1301 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | Geography & Urban Studies 2002 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Spanish 1002 & Spanish 1003 | 7 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Spanish UL Elective | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Spanish 1003 & Spanish UL Elective | 6 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Spanish UL Elective | 6 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CIS L*** | 3 credits |
| Art History | 4 | Art History 1155 & 1156 | 6 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | Music Studies 1711 | 3 credits |
| African American Studies | 4 | AAAS LL Elective | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | Chinese 1001 & Chinese 1002 | 8 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | Chinese 2001 & Chinese 2002 | 6 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | Political Science 1201 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | CIS 1068 & CIS 2168 | 8 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | Art Elective | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | French UL Elective | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | German LL Elective & German UL Elective | 6 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | Italian LL Elective | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | Italian 2001 & Italian UL Elective | 6 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | Japanese 1001 & Japanese 1002 | 8 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | Japanese 2001 & Japanese 2002 | 6 credits |
| Latin | 4 | Latin LL Elective | 3 credits |
| Latin | 4 | Latin LL Elective | 3 credits |
| Latin | 4 | Latin LL Elective | 3 credits |
| Latin | 5 | Latin 1001 & Latin 1002 | 8 credits |
| Latin | 5 | Latin UL Elective | 3 credits |
| Latin | 5 | Latin UL Elective | 3 credits |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4 | Physics 1021 | 4 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 4 | Physics 1022 | 4 credits |
| Physics B | 4 | Physics 1021 & Physics 1022 | 8 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Physics 1062 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Physics 1061 | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | Math LL Elective | 4 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Spanish 2002 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Spanish UL Elective | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | Spanish 2002 & Spanish UL Elective | 6 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | Spanish UL Elective | 6 credits |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3 | Art Elective | 3 credits |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 3 | Art Elective | 3 credits |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 4 | Political Science 1101 | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 4 | History 1101 & History 1102 | 6 credits |
Source: undergradstudies.temple.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 355 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 232 |
| Finance | 218 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 216 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 185 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 176 |
| Business/Commerce | 166 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 144 |
Show the other 120 majors
| Advertising | 141 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 135 |
| Accounting | 121 |
| Political Science and Government | 119 |
| Radio and Television | 114 |
| Risk Management | 110 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 109 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 108 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 106 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 106 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 95 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 94 |
| Neuroscience | 87 |
| Public Health, Other | 81 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 80 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 76 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 68 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 68 |
| Social Work | 67 |
| Journalism | 66 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 66 |
| English Language and Literature | 65 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 55 |
| Economics | 51 |
| Information Technology | 49 |
| Acting | 48 |
| Computer Graphics | 46 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 45 |
| History | 44 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 41 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 41 |
| Civil Engineering | 37 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 37 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 37 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 36 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 35 |
| Actuarial Science | 31 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 31 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 27 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 26 |
| Music Teacher Education | 26 |
| Biochemistry | 25 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 24 |
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 23 |
| Music Technology | 23 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 23 |
| Natural Sciences | 22 |
| Statistics | 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 20 |
| Environmental Studies | 19 |
| Mathematics | 19 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 18 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 18 |
| Real Estate | 18 |
| Musical Theatre | 18 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 18 |
| Philosophy | 16 |
| Music Performance | 16 |
| Medical Informatics | 15 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 15 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 15 |
| Environmental Science | 14 |
| Art Teacher Education | 13 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 13 |
| Landscape Architecture | 13 |
| Painting | 13 |
| Industrial Engineering | 11 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 11 |
| Geography, Other | 11 |
| Graphic Design | 11 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 10 |
| Genome Sciences/Genomics | 10 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Horticultural Science | 9 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 9 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 9 |
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | 9 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 8 |
| Women's Studies | 8 |
| Computational Science | 8 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 8 |
| Music | 7 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 7 |
| Printmaking | 7 |
| Photography | 7 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Engineering | 6 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 5 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 5 |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | 5 |
| Meeting and Event Planning | 4 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 4 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 4 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 4 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 3 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 3 |
| Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Biophysics | 2 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 |
| Sculpture | 1 |
| General Studies | 1 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 1 |
| Organizational Communication | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, American Athletic Conference
Basketball, Fencing, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
4% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 4% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), phillybridges.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
6,330,422 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.3 of 20
Elevation
84 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
28°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
16.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
40 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,520 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts2 mi
- Moore College of Art and Design2 mi
- Peirce College2 mi
- Thomas Jefferson University2 mi
- Curtis Institute of Music2 mi
- Drexel University2 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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