Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important first step when making a financial plan for college. FAFSA helps us determine the amount of need-based financial aid for which you may be eligible. If you are a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen seeking financial aid, you must complete a FAFSA at fafsa.gov. Temple’s FAFSA code is 003371. New transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher are considered for academic scholarships.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Total Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Study: $29,158-$35,710 PA Resident; $42,070-$50,686 Out-of-State/International. This includes tuition, fees, average on-campus housing, and meals.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  If you’ve attempted 15 or more college-level credits after high school graduation, you should apply to Temple as a transfer student.
• View Agreements:
  https://www.temple.edu/vpus/transfer/agreements.html
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Temple University awards limited academic credit and course placement to students based on previous academic, employment, and/or other learning experiences not earned in a traditional classroom setting.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  This is the basis of our admissions decision, as it is most telling of the work you will demonstrate as a Temple student. The average GPA for incoming fall transfer students is 3.18. All previous college coursework is considered even if you attended more than one college or university. The Architecture, Nursing and Health Information Management programs have higher GPA requirements.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official college transcripts are required. High school transcripts only need to be sent if you have completed less than 30 college credits.
• SAT Scores:
  If you have at least 15 college credits, SAT/ACT scores are usually not required for transfer admission unless our admissions team specifically requests them.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Although not required for transfer students, we accept letters of recommendation. Your letters should be submitted by individuals who can speak to your academic abilities and personal accomplishments, such as an advisor or professor.
• Essay:
  This is your opportunity to describe the reasons you are interested in transferring schools, explain any academic trends or tell us something that is not evident in your application.
• Application Fee:
  There’s an application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common Application unless you qualify for a waiver through a federal or state program.
• Other Requirements:
  Tell us about what you do outside the classroom. Your outside interests help paint the full picture of who you are and can factor into the review process.
• Apply Here:
  https://admissions.temple.edu/apply/transfer-students

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Generally, Temple accepts academic, college-level courses with a grade of C or better.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  There’s no limit to the number of credits Temple can accept, but you must complete at least 45 of your last 60 credits here to earn a Temple degree.

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