Transylvania University
Lexington, KY. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Lexington, KY · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,005 |
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1120–1360 · 9% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1110–1350 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 23–29 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 70% |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $60,993 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Oct 31, 2026
- Early Action: Oct 31, 2026
- EAII: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Biology, Social sciences, Psychology, Physical sciences.
Transylvania University campus map
On campus
Old Morrison Circle, J. Douglas Gay Jr. / Frances Carrick Thomas Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Grillfish, Doodles, Distilled, Stella's Kentucky Deli, County Club, Smithtown Seafood
- Coffee: Third Street Stuff, Jefferson Street Coffee, Never Too Much Creamery, Backroads Bakery
- Nightlife: Chase Taproom, Green Lantern, Standing Room Only (SRO), Mulberry Street Bar & Kitchen
- Shops: Good Scents Home and Body Shop, Only in Kentucky, Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop
- Museums and culture: Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington Convention Center, Lyric Theater
- Groceries: Marathon, Courtyard Deli
- Parks: Duncan Park, Courthouse Plaza, London Ferrell Community Garden, Triangle Park, Phoenix Park, Pat Deacon Stadium
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