Admitted students scored 1120–1380 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 27. Transylvania University admits 87% of applicants — largely open. 87% of first-year students return for a second year.
A quarter of admitted students scored below 1120 and a quarter above 1380. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 1,005.
| University | Avg SAT | ACT | Acceptance | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, North Carolina | 1287 | 26 | 64% | $7,277 |
| Beloit College Beloit, Wisconsin | 1287 | 26 | 63% | $60,886 |
| High Point University High Point, North Carolina | 1288 | 26 | 75% | $45,312 |
| University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, Texas | 1286 | — | 65% | $14,644 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama | 1285 | 26 | 77% | $12,180 |
| University of Massachusetts at Lowell Lowell, Massachusetts | 1285 | 29 | 83% | $16,966 |
Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.