by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Transylvania University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Transylvania University ran $46,870 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,990; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,880 |
| Fees | $1,990 |
| Total | $46,870 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Transylvania University charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Transylvania University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In KY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Transylvania University is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Transylvania University Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Transylvania University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $40,800 |
| Two Years Ago | $41,900 |
| One Year Ago | $43,160 |
| Most Recent Year | $44,880 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Transylvania has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition went up 4.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $48,737 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.30%, so cost a year out lands around $48,417.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $48,417 |
| In 2 Years | $50,015 |
| In 3 Years | $51,666 |
| In 4 Years | $53,372 |
| In 5 Years | $55,134 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $203,470.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Transylvania University, visit the Transylvania University Financial Aid page.
