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About Transylvania University

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Transylvania University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, KY, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and historic kentucky institution. With an acceptance rate of 91%, Transy is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 281 students each year. Transy is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1120–1360, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Transy offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $33,281 per year; the sticker price of $58,070 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Transylvania University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

91%
Overall Accept Rate
1240
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1120 – 1360 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Transylvania University

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Essay Strategy
Transylvania is a small liberal arts school where faculty know students by name, so use your essays to show genuine intellectual curiosity and how you engage with ideas across disciplines, not just your intended major.
Demonstrated Interest
Visit Transylvania's compact campus in downtown Lexington, sit in on a class if possible, and mention specific faculty members or programs you encountered when writing any optional interest statements, since personal connections matter at a school this size.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Transylvania University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$58k/yr$14.6k
30k-48k~$58k/yr$14.6k
48k-75k~$58k/yr$19.3k
75k-110k~$58k/yr$22.2k
110k+~$58k/yr$29.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

70%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,142
Undergrad Enrollment