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Transylvania University
Transylvania University admits nearly everyone — 86.6% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Transylvania University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Transylvania University sits in Lexington proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $70,822 four years out. Faculty pay averages $121,740 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,005 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 87.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1100 and 1290 — above the KY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Transylvania University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Transylvania University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1100–1290 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Transylvania University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 630 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Transylvania University received 1,986 applications and admitted 1,688 (85%), with 281 enrolling.
How Transylvania University compares
| Transylvania University | Kentucky median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.6% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,870 | $26,625 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,705 | $45,036 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Transylvania University student earns $54,705 — 21% above the Kentucky median of $45,036 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Transylvania University lists tuition at $46,870 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Transylvania University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $46,870 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,005 undergraduates, Transylvania University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
71.5% of Transylvania University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.6 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $46,870 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Transylvania University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,822 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $64,290 |
| Psychology, General | $50,790 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $42,439 |
Median earnings for these 4 Transylvania University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,705 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Transylvania University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Transylvania University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1100–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 86.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Transylvania University's acceptance rate?
85% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,688 admitted from 1,986 applicants.
How much does Transylvania University cost?
At Transylvania University, published tuition is $46,870 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Transylvania University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Transylvania University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,705 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- Thomas More University — 90.3% admitted
- Spalding University — 99.5% admitted
- Western Kentucky University — 93.9% admitted
- Murray State University — 85.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.