About Temple University. Temple University in Philadelphia, PA reports an overall acceptance rate of 80.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 91.7%, an SAT middle 50% of 1130–1358, a class size of 4,926, and a yield of 15.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Large urban public in Philadelphia with non-binding EA. Strong media/communications (Klein College), pharmacy, and arts programs.