Transylvania University

Lexington, Kentucky
4-year Private university
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Overview

Transylvania University is a private institution established in 1780 with urban setting located at Lexington. It is ranked 121 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $44,980. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 981. It practices 4-4-1-based academic calendar.

#121 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Urban
Location Lexington, Kentucky
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1780
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
981 Undergraduates
Website http://www.transy.edu

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$59,770
Cost of Attendance
$22,339
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $38,750
Outstate Tuition Fee $38,750
Room and Board Fees $13,600
$30,700 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

91% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

1) English is first language,
or
2) Applicants are from English-speaking countries

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Oct
31
Early Action Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Oct
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$33,893 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$31,674 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $59,770
65% Students with need received Financial Aid
30% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline October 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Global Superior Scholarships
Total Worth $30,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Global Excellence Scholarships
Total Worth Starting from $28,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Global Prestige Scholarship
Total Worth $25,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Kenan Scholarships
Total Worth Starting from $32,000 per year
Details Students eligible for these Premier Scholarships will be selected based on student-provided application, essay, high school transcripts, resume or listing of extracurricular activities, letter(s) of recommendation and test scores (if provided). Students chosen to compete for these scholarship awards must apply by December 1 (Early Action Deadline #2) and will receive further communication about the process.
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Students

981 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
82% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
64% Students graduate within 6 years