Temple University

What is the accreditation of Temple University?

Temple University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from approval or accreditation of a particular degree program.

Selected Temple programs also have profession-specific accreditation or approval. Examples include AACSB accreditation for business, ABET accreditation for designated engineering programs, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accreditation for applicable nursing programs, and American Bar Association approval of the law school. A student pursuing licensure should check the specific program and credential, because institutional accreditation alone does not establish eligibility for a nursing, teaching, engineering, or other professional license.

Recognized institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid. It can also matter when applying to graduate school or requesting transfer credit, but another institution decides which credits it will accept.

What are the admission requirements at Temple University?

First-year applicants generally submit an undergraduate application and a secondary-school transcript showing graduation or an accepted equivalent. Temple reviews the academic record, including grades and college-preparatory coursework; it does not operate under an open-admission policy.

SAT and ACT scores are not generally required under Temple's test-optional approach, although applicants should check the policy for their intended program and entry term. Recommendations may be considered rather than required for general admission. Essays, portfolios, auditions, or other materials can matter for particular programs, especially in the arts. Applicants whose prior education does not establish English proficiency may need to meet Temple's English-language testing requirements, which can include TOEFL or an accepted alternative.

In the reported first-year admissions cycle, Temple admitted 31,966 of 39,754 applicants, an acceptance rate of about 80%. That is an institution-wide result, not an admission probability for an individual applicant or a measure of competitiveness in every major. Applicants should check Temple's published deadlines for their entry term and any earlier scholarship or program-specific dates.

What are the application fees and waivers at Temple University?

Temple's reported standard undergraduate application fee is $55. Applicants should confirm the amount displayed in their application before submitting it, particularly if applying to a graduate or professional program, where fees may differ.

Eligible applicants can request an application-fee waiver through the application process or an accepted waiver arrangement. Financial-need qualifications and procedures depend on applicant type and application method. A student who needs a waiver should select or request it before paying and submitting, rather than assume the university will refund a completed payment. The application fee is separate from any later enrollment deposit.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Temple University?

Temple students can pursue Army ROTC through a unit at Temple. Air Force and Navy ROTC participation is available through cooperating institutions rather than through Temple-operated units for those branches.

ROTC combines university coursework with branch-specific military training. Scholarship eligibility, enrollment procedures, physical and citizenship requirements, and eventual service commitments vary by branch and by whether a student accepts a scholarship or contracts into a program. Students interested in Air Force or Navy ROTC should verify the current cross-enrollment arrangement and travel schedule with the host unit before building it into a Temple course plan.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Temple University?

Temple accepts transfer applicants and generally considers college-level work from accredited institutions. Transfer admission and transfer-credit acceptance are separate decisions: being admitted does not mean every previous course will satisfy a Temple degree requirement.

Applicants typically submit official transcripts from every college attended, plus any secondary-school records required for their academic history. Temple admits transfers for fall and spring entry. Credit and GPA expectations, deadlines, and supplemental requirements can differ among majors; sequential programs may have fewer suitable entry points. Temple also recognizes certain examination or evaluated-learning routes, including CLEP, DSST, and applicable American Council on Education recommendations, subject to its credit policies.

Before enrolling, a transfer applicant should compare prior courses with Temple's transfer-equivalency resources and request an official evaluation. The important question is not only how many credits transfer, but how many apply to the intended major, general-education requirements, and the credits that must be completed at Temple. Community-college articulation agreements can provide a more predictable route when their terms match the student's program.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Temple University?

Temple offers study-abroad options that include its Rome and Japan programs, as well as other approved international opportunities. Available formats can include a semester, summer or other short-term study, and programs arranged with partners or outside providers.

Temple Rome and Temple University Japan are different from simply selecting an unaffiliated overseas program: course offerings, application processes, calendars, and charges can vary. Students should obtain academic approval for proposed courses before departure, particularly if a course must satisfy a major requirement or keep graduation on schedule. Financial-aid treatment also depends on the program and enrollment arrangement; the study-abroad and financial-aid offices can explain how an individual award may apply.