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Transylvania University

Transylvania University is a small, private institution located in Lexington, ky. Founded in 1780, Transylvania University offers undergraduate degrees in 36 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,006 undergraduates
$44,980 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Transylvania University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 86.6%
SAT score average 1287
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.77
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Transylvania University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General
Business/Commerce, General
Accounting and Related Services
Communication and Media Studies
English Language and Literature, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $44,980
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,195
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,540
Cost of attendance* $62,715
Average financial aid package $40,032
Estimated cost $22,683 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $44,980
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,195
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,540
Cost of attendance* $62,715
Average financial aid package $40,032
Estimated cost $22,683 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Transylvania University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,006, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

1,006

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
80%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Transylvania University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

300 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508
8592338300
https://www.transy.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Transylvania University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Transylvania University?

Transylvania University is located in Lexington, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Transylvania University? 

The acceptance rate for Transylvania University is 87%.

What’s the average GPA for Transylvania University?

The average high school GPA for Transylvania University students was 3.77.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Transylvania University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Transylvania University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $250,860.

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