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Transylvania University
Lexington,
KY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate91%
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About Transylvania University
Transylvania University is a private, religious university in the city of Lexington, KY. Transylvania University was founded in 1780. The university enrolls around 989 students per year, including 999 undergrad students.
Transylvania University Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Transylvania University. The acceptance rate at Transylvania University is 91%. Out of 1,781 applications received in 2022, 1,615 students were offered admission.
| Transylvania University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 91% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 9% |
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Transylvania University is located in the city of Lexington, KY, near Cincinnati and Louisville.
If you are interested in seeing Transylvania University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 64, Interstate 75 to Lexington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Blue Grass.
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College Info
Transylvania University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Transylvania University is Aug 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Transylvania University is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Transylvania University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1120 - 1360
Math SAT Range
540 - 660
Reading SAT Range
580 - 700
Transylvania University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$58,250
In State$58,250
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$43,160
$43,160
Fees
$1,820
$1,820
Housing
$13,270
$13,270
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Transylvania University is like? There are approximately 989 students enrolled at Transylvania University, including 999 undergraduate students and -10 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time, 79% percent are from KY and 21% percent of students are from other states.
95%
Full Time4%
Part Time79%
In State21%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
989
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
91%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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