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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Transylvania University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
3.79
Average High School GPA
1211
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Transylvania University?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Transylvania accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,974 people applied and 1,688 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1045 / 1182 (88%)
Men
634 / 792 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Transylvania University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

17%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at Transylvania University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Transylvania University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Transylvania considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Transylvania University?

3.79
Average High School GPA
1211
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Transylvania University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.79. 32% of freshmen who attended Transylvania were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 59% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
52%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
11%
3.25-3.49
9%
3.00-3.24
4%
2.50-2.99
4%

Transylvania is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

4%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

60%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
Math Mean
583
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
580
Verbal Mean
628
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1140
Composite Mean
1211
75th Percentile
1280

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Transylvania University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification

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