Transylvania University

Reach out to Transylvania University's admissions department for more information on applying.

Students who apply to Transylvania University for fall semester should anticipate a decision by November 15.

Transylvania University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Transylvania University's admissions stats.

Transylvania University 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	34%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	74%
Waitlist	No

Transylvania University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Transylvania University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	August 1	November 15

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Applying Early to Transylvania University?

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Transylvania University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Transylvania University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Transylvania University Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Transylvania University?

Transylvania University is a very difficult school to get into. Transylvania University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Transylvania University accepted 92% of all applicants, approximately 1,498 of the 1,629 students who applied.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Transylvania University, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to Transylvania University

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Transylvania University

Transylvania University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Transylvania University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Transylvania University

Wondering what factors are considered by Transylvania University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Transylvania University for more information on admission factors.

Transylvania University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Transylvania University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Transylvania University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√	√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.75

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Transylvania University?

Students admitted to Transylvania University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 52% submitted a class rank. At Transylvania University 34% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 66% were in the top 25% and 91% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Transylvania University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	50.6%
3.75 and 3.99	17.4%
3.50 and 3.74	13.2%
3.25 and 3.49	8%
3.00 and 3.24	4.9%
2.50 and 2.9	5.6%
2.00 and 2.49	0.3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Transylvania University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Transylvania University considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Transylvania University is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 4% of Transylvania University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 74% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Transylvania University?

What is a Good ACT Score for Transylvania University?

To be most competitive at Transylvania University, you should strive to earn between 23 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Transylvania University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Transylvania University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Transylvania University

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Transylvania University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Transylvania University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

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Transylvania University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Transylvania University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Transylvania University.

Does Transylvania University accept transfer credits?

✅ Transylvania University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Transylvania University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Transylvania University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Transylvania University?

❌ No, Transylvania University is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to send your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Transylvania University's acceptance rate?

✅ Transylvania University has an acceptance rate of 92%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Transylvania University?

❌ Transylvania University does not offer early decision.

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