ROTC at Transylvania University
Lexington, KY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Transylvania University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Kentucky.
Cross-town & partner options
Transylvania University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.2 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Kentucky.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Kentucky.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Transylvania University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.4 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 87% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,120–1,380 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 24–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $46,870 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $46,870 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 71% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Transylvania University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Transylvania University has 1,005 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Transylvania University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | COLLEGE | Up to $9,500 |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Transylvania University: FAQ
Does Transylvania University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Transylvania University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of Kentucky.
Which ROTC branches can Transylvania University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Kentucky, 1 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Kentucky, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Transylvania University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Transylvania University and train with the unit at University of Kentucky.
School links and location
These links belong to Transylvania University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
transy.edu
- Admissions
transy.edu
- Apply
transy.edu
- Financial aid
transy.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Lexington, KY 40508-1797
IPEDS UNITID: 157818
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