Is anybody here familiar with the Temple University admission process? I'm trying to figure out their GPA requirements, but it’s pretty stressful such that I can’t find a solid answer. Anyone here know what average GPA they're looking for?
Temple University, like many institutions, doesn't officially state a minimum GPA requirement for admissions. However, to give you some context, the middle 50% of admitted students at Temple typically have high school GPAs between 3.3 and 3.9.
This range, also known as the 25th to 75th percentile, signifies that 25% of admitted students have GPA below 3.3, and another 25% have GPA above 3.9. So, even if your GPA is below 3.3, it doesn’t necessarily rule you out, but understand that it does place you in a more competitive pool.
Keep in mind that GPA is just one factor in the admissions process, as Temple also considers your course rigor, extracurricular involvement, and other parts of your application. For example, consistent involvement in high-quality extracurricular activities (for instance, a leadership role in a club or sport) can help balance a slightly lower GPA.
Overall, the best way to see if you're a competitive applicant for Temple University is to compare your entire profile (academic and non-academic) to successfully admitted students' profiles, rather than just looking at GPA alone.
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