Transylvania University

Lexington, KentuckyTransylvania University admissions website ↗

Applies via: Common App · School's own application

Homeschool test policyTest-Optional

Next deadlineOct 31, 2026

Application deadlines

October 31, 2026

Early Action I

EA II Dec 1 = Premier Scholarship gate (no schema slot)

February 1, 2027

Regular Decision

All merit except Premier; space-available after

Quick facts

Acceptance rate—

ACT / SATTest-Optional

Letters of recOptional

Institution typeprivate

Application fee$0 — Free to apply

Applicant guide

Transylvania University welcomes applications from homeschool students. Admission requirements include submission of a transcript. Applicants choosing the test-optional pathway must also submit an essay. (Per Transylvania admissions, admissions@transy.edu, Aug 2025 — reconfirm.)

Last updated 7/17/2026