More selective than 36% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 60% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Transylvania University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Transylvania University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Transylvania University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 690 |
| SAT math | 540 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1120 | 1380 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Transylvania University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 580–690 | 540–690 | 24–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | 570–670 | 530–620 | 24–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Transylvania University compared with other Kentucky colleges?
Transylvania University has the 17th-lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | University of Louisville | 79% | 61% | $17,988 |
| 14 | Campbellsville University | 80% | 42% | $19,341 |
| 15 | Murray State University | 86% | 61% | $9,096 |
| 16 | Bellarmine University | 86% | 64% | $21,499 |
| 17 | Transylvania University | 87% | 71% | $21,913 |
| 18 | Thomas More University | 90% | 41% | $21,835 |
| 19 | Georgetown College | 91% | 49% | $14,095 |
| 20 | University of Kentucky | 93% | 71% | $18,851 |
| 21 | Western Kentucky University | 94% | 56% | $10,990 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at Transylvania University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Transylvania University admissions questions
What is the Transylvania University acceptance rate?
Transylvania University accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,688 of 1,986 applicants were admitted.
Does Transylvania University require the SAT or ACT?
Transylvania University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 60% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Transylvania University?
The middle 50% of Transylvania University enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1380 on the SAT and 24–30 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Transylvania University?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (281 of 1,688).
Is Transylvania University getting harder to get into?
Transylvania University accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Transylvania University overview