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Temple University Score Requirements
Temple University has a test-optional admissions policy, with 17.7% of students submitting SAT scores, averaging 1230 (25th percentile: 1130, 75th percentile: 1358). The average ACT score is 28, with a range from 24 (25th percentile) to 31 (75th percentile), submitted by 1.9% of applicants. The average unweighted GPA of admitted students is 3.42. For English proficiency tests, the average TOEFL score is 79 and IELTS average score is 6.0, with both having minimum requirements set at these levels, while Duolingo also requires an average score of 110. The IB program shows an average score of 35 (25th percentile: 32, 75th percentile: 38). Super scoring is allowed for standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Temple University's unweighted GPA for undergraduate admissions is 3.42. Unfortunately, the weighted GPA statistics, including the average and percentile data, are not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1130-1358
Average: 1230
Submitting SAT: 17.7%
Math: 550-680
Reading: 570-680
Temple University has an average SAT score of 1230, with a 25th percentile score of 1130 and a 75th percentile score of 1358. The SAT Math component has a 25th percentile score of 550 and a 75th percentile score of 680, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 570 at the 25th percentile to 680 at the 75th percentile. Additionally, 17.7% of students submitted SAT scores for admission consideration.
More DetailsACT Requirements
24-31
Average: 28
Submitting ACT: 1.9%
Math: 21-30
English: 23-33
Reading: 24-34
Science: 23-32
Temple University reports an average ACT score of 28, with a 25th percentile score of 24 and a 75th percentile score of 31. In terms of individual components, the 25th and 75th percentile scores are 21 and 30 for math, 23 and 33 for English, 24 and 34 for reading, and 23 and 32 for science. Additionally, only 1.9% of students submitted ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Temple University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 79. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Temple University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning that they consider the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create the best possible composite score for applicants. This can benefit students who may have performed better in certain sections in different test attempts.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Temple University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which permits students to showcase their scores without needing to provide official transcripts initially. Among applicants, 17.7% choose to submit SAT scores, while 1.9% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students may be submitting both, as the sum exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
32-38
Average: 35
Temple University has an IB average score of 35, with a 25th percentile score of 32 and a 75th percentile score of 38. The University recommends taking higher-level subjects including Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology, along with standard-level subjects such as English B, History, and Physics. These figures suggest a competitive academic landscape for IB applicants at Temple.
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