Transylvania University Admission
Acceptance Rate
84.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.65%
Freshmen Enrollment
281
SAT Scores
1,210
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,781 students have applied and 1,617 students have allowed to admit to Transylvania University (Acceptance rate: 90.79%). Transylvania's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.38 % where 281 students have finally enrolled out of 1,617 admitted students.
Transylvania acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Centre College and Berea College, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 43.53%).
Transylvania enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 40.75%).
How to Apply to Transylvania University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Transylvania.
| Admission | https://www.transy.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.transy.edu/admission/apply-now/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.transy.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Transylvania University/Freshmen Students |
| Athletic | https://www.transy.edu/academics/registrars-office/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.transy.edu/campus/accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Transylvania and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Transylvania University is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Transylvania University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,280). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Transylvania University | 1,210 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,280 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,087 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Transylvania University, 24 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 640 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 610 | 660 |
| Total | 1,120 | 1,250 | 1,360 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Transylvania University, 189 students submitted ACT scores (67% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 26 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 27 |
Transylvania Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Transylvania University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |