Transylvania University: what international applicants need

What are Transylvania University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Transylvania University has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on October 31, 2026, Early Action on October 31, 2026, Early Action II on December 1, 2026, and Regular Decision on July 28, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Transylvania University's acceptance rate?

86.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Transylvania University admitted 1,602 of its 1,851 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Transylvania University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Transylvania University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (October 31, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 28, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Transylvania University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 540–690 in Math and 580–690 in Reading and Writing (5% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 24–30.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Transylvania University's application fee for international students?

Transylvania University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Transylvania University accept?

Transylvania University lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Transylvania University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Transylvania University accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Transylvania University require?

Transylvania University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Transylvania University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Transylvania University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Transylvania University have?

5 of Transylvania University's 1,006 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Transylvania University cost for international students?

Transylvania University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $46,870, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,697. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $65,232 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source