Lexington, KY
Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 90% to 85% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,782 | 1,598 | 270 | 90% |
| 2020 | 1,663 | 1,532 | 267 | 92% |
| 2021 | 1,631 | 1,500 | 289 | 92% |
| 2022 | 1,781 | 1,617 | 281 | 91% |
| 2023 | 1,986 | 1,688 | 281 | 85% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,045 of 1,182 women and 634 of 792 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Transylvania University has an acceptance rate of 85% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,688 of 1,986 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,986 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 281 enrolled.
No. Transylvania University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 90% to 85% — it has become more selective.