Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
84.99%
SAT Average
1,285
ACT Range
24-30
Transylvania University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 84.99%. This means approximately 850 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,014 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
84.99%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $44,980 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $44,980 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $58,863 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $23,560 | State avg: $15,306. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 24.05% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 49.95% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Transylvania University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$44,980
Room and board
$14,195
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$2,540
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$58,863
Average net price
$23,560
Average aid coverage
60%
$35,303 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Transylvania University pays approximately $23,560 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Kentucky average of $15,306 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Transylvania University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Kentucky and national averages.
Transylvania University net price
$23,560
Kentucky average
$15,306
National average
$17,506
Transylvania University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $44,980 and average net price at $23,560. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$44,980
Current net price
$23,560
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
69.75%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$54,705
Undergraduates
1,014
10-Year Median Earnings - Transylvania University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Transylvania University graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Transylvania University?
Undergraduates
1,014
Completion rate
69.75%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
24.05%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
49.95%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 24.05% of Transylvania University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 49.95% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Transylvania University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Transylvania University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Transylvania University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Transylvania University is listed at 300 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508-1797. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Transylvania University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transylvania University | 84.99% | $44,980 | $23,560 | $54,705 |
| Centre College | 54.34% | $50,550 | $21,497 | $66,240 |
| Bellarmine University | 93.59% | $47,180 | $23,587 | $62,069 |
| Galen College of Nursing-ARH | Not available | $15,860 | $22,209 | $61,480 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | Not available | Not available | Not available | $61,480 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transylvania University's acceptance rate?
Transylvania University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 84.99%.
How much is Transylvania University tuition?
Transylvania University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $44,980.
What is Transylvania University's average net price?
Transylvania University's average net price in the local dataset is $23,560.
What does Transylvania University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $17,035 for Transylvania University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Transylvania University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $54,705 for Transylvania University.
Is Transylvania University accredited?
Transylvania University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Transylvania University?
The local dataset lists 1,014 undergraduate students at Transylvania University.
What percentage of Transylvania University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Transylvania University in the local dataset is 24.05%.
What is the federal loan rate at Transylvania University?
The federal loan rate for Transylvania University in the local dataset is 49.95%.
Where should I verify Transylvania University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Transylvania University or the latest official federal education data.