- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–690 reading and writing, 540–690 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–30 composite
- Average net price: $25,634 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Transylvania University reported: an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Transylvania University reviews each application.
Transylvania University GPA requirements
Transylvania University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Transylvania University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Transylvania University acceptance rate
Transylvania University admitted 1,602 of 1,851 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Transylvania University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Lexington, Kentucky, with 1,006 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Transylvania University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 630 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 23 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1287 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Transylvania University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Transylvania University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,634 a year at Transylvania University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Transylvania University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Transylvania University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Transylvania University test optional?
Check Transylvania University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Transylvania University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 67% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Transylvania University students have?
The middle 50% of Transylvania University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–690 in reading and writing and 540–690 in math; ACT composite 24–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How important is GPA for getting into Transylvania University?
A lot: Transylvania University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Transylvania University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Transylvania University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Transylvania University?
Transylvania University's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,602 of 1,851 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Transylvania University?
Transylvania University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Transylvania University?
Yes. Transylvania University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Transylvania University look at legacy status?
No. Transylvania University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Transylvania University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,634 a year at Transylvania University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Transylvania University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Transylvania UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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