Transylvania University

Lexington, KY • private • III | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large)

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,029 • Total: 1,029

Academic Calendar

4-1-4 or similar

Address

Lexington, KY
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Website

www.transy.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 448 (43.5%) • Female: 581 (56.5%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

85.0%

1,688 admitted from 1,986 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 570-670
Math: 530-620
Total: 1100-1290

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

24-30

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	10/31/2025
RD:	07/29/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

69.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

64.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

83.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$61,500

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $44,880

Room & Board

$14,080

Books & Supplies

$2,540

Students Receiving Pell Grants

26%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's Sports (12)

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Indoor)

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Common questions about Transylvania University

What is Transylvania University's acceptance rate?

Transylvania University accepts 85% of applicants, from 1,986 applications.

How much does Transylvania University cost?

Tuition and fees are $44,880.

What ACT score do you need for Transylvania University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 24 and 30 on the ACT.

What is Transylvania University's graduation rate?

70% of students graduate within six years.