Transylvania University Acceptance Rate
Lexington, Kentucky · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,986
- Admitted
- 1,688
- Yield
- 16.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Transylvania University's acceptance rate has risen from 82.6% in 2014–15 to 85% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,444 to 1,986 (+38%) over that period.
Its 85% rate makes Transylvania University more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 46%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (88.4% for women vs 80.1% for men, a 8.3-point gap). Transylvania University has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 16.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,444 | 1,193 | 82.6% | 262 |
| 2015–16 | 1,538 | 1,425 | 92.7% | 311 |
| 2016–17 | 1,216 | 1,153 | 94.8% | 242 |
| 2017–18 | 1,567 | 1,496 | 95.5% | 283 |
| 2018–19 | 1,662 | 1,476 | 88.8% | 298 |
| 2019–20 | 1,782 | 1,598 | 89.7% | 270 |
| 2020–21 | 1,663 | 1,532 | 92.1% | 267 |
| 2021–22 | 1,631 | 1,500 | 92% | 289 |
| 2022–23 | 1,781 | 1,617 | 90.8% | 281 |
| 2023–24 | 1,986 | 1,688 | 85% | 281 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,182 | 1,045 | 88.4% |
| Men | 792 | 634 | 80.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–670 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 530–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–30 | 60% |
How Transylvania University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Transylvania University's acceptance rate?
Transylvania University's acceptance rate is 85% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,688 admitted of 1,986 applicants).
Is Transylvania University test optional?
Transylvania University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Transylvania University?
Transylvania University received 1,986 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,688.
What SAT score do you need for Transylvania University?
Admitted students at Transylvania University typically scored 570–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Transylvania University getting harder to get into?
Transylvania University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.6% in 2014–15 to 85% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.transy.edu/.