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Transylvania University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

8:1

Religious affliation

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$43,670

Out of state

$43,670
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 30.0% $4,709
State/local grants 81.0% $4,594
Institutional grants 100.0% $26,245
Loans 53.0% $7,368

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$12,750 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,000 per year

Personal Expenses

$2,350 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Political Science and Government, General
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
90.79%
  • Apply 1,781
  • Accepted 1,617
  • Attend 281

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
540-660
ACT Composite
23-29
SAT Reading
580-700
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
56%
Male Students
44%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian77.73%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities6.85%
  3. Hispanic/Latino5.41%
  4. Black5.21%
  5. Asian3.37%
  6. Not Specified1.02%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.41%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

998

Undergraduate students

998

Full Time Students
98%
Part Time Students
2%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Baseball
  • Lacrosse
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Lacrosse
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Baseball
    • Lacrosse
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Soccer
    • Track and Field (Indoor)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Basketball
    • Softball
    • Lacrosse
    • Volleyball
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Track and Field (Indoor)
    • Field Hockey
    • Cross Country
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Other Sports
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