Transylvania University
Lexington, Kentucky · Private
Transylvania University admitted 85% of 1,986 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1100–1290 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 70% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Transylvania University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- October 31, 2026
- Early action
- October 31, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- July 28, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Transylvania University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $62,715 a year. After grants, students paid $25,634 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Transylvania University’s acceptance rate?
Transylvania University admitted 85% of applicants: 1,688 of 1,986 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Transylvania University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due October 31, 2026, early action is due October 31, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due July 28, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Transylvania University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1100 to 1290, with a median around 1210. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Transylvania University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Transylvania University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Transylvania University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, 50–250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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