Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $60,993. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $46,870 |
| Housing & meals | $14,195 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $2,540 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,612 |
| Total cost of attendance | $60,993 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Transylvania University net price compared with other Kentucky colleges
Transylvania University has the 25th-lowest average net price of 28 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Centre College | $20,781 | 81% | $66,240 |
| 21 | Union Commonwealth University | $21,311 | 32% | $42,002 |
| 22 | Asbury University | $21,401 | 65% | $42,368 |
| 23 | Bellarmine University | $21,499 | 64% | $62,069 |
| 24 | Thomas More University | $21,835 | 41% | $59,384 |
| 25 | Transylvania University | $21,913 | 71% | $54,705 |
| 26 | Kentucky Christian University | $24,038 | 37% | $42,375 |
| 27 | Spalding University | $25,491 | 52% | $49,438 |
| 28 | Midway University | $29,579 | 41% | $44,246 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Kentucky colleges →
Why Transylvania University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transylvania University | 87% | $21,913 | 71% | $54,705 | This school |
| Bellarmine University | 86% | $21,499 | 64% | $62,069 | |
| Georgetown College | 91% | $14,095 | 49% | $52,074 | |
| Thomas More University | 90% | $21,835 | 41% | $59,384 | |
| Spalding University | 99% | $25,491 | 52% | $49,438 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Transylvania University would cost you $414 more per year than Bellarmine University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Transylvania University.
- Bellarmine University gives aided families $1,112 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Kentucky resident | Transylvania University | Bellarmine University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $60,993 | $61,691 | −$698 |
| Average grants | −$39,080 | −$40,192 | +$1,112 |
| You pay | $21,913 | $21,499 | +$414 |
“+” means Transylvania University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Transylvania University cost questions
How much is tuition at Transylvania University?
Tuition and fees are $46,870 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Transylvania University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $60,993 a year.
What do families actually pay at Transylvania University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,913 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $14,551; $48–75k pay $19,272; $110k+ pay $29,312.
How much debt do Transylvania University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and 2.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Transylvania University overview