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Private 4 Year

Transylvania University

Lexington, Kentucky

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Overview

Enrollment

979
Transylvania University overview
Location Lexington, Kentucky
Online transy.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Transylvania University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Transylvania University, located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, is a private liberal arts institution established in 1780, making it the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains. The 48-acre urban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Greek Revival-style Old Morrison, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as the university's administrative center. The university maintains selective admission standards and emphasizes a traditional liberal arts curriculum, with notable programs in pre-medical studies, business administration, and writing, rhetoric, and communication. Transylvania provides residential housing for students through its system of dormitories and Greek life facilities, with most first-year students required to live on campus.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Transylvania University is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1120/1360
ACT 23/29
GPA 3.77

Applications Accepted

90.8% 
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Applications Due Aug 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,900
Costs for Transylvania University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,770
Room and Board $12,750
Budget for Other Expenses$2,350
Total One Year Cost$59,770

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

70% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Transylvania University students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 12%
Business 12%
Foreign Languages 11%
Biology 11%
Psychology 11%

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Last updated February 24, 2024