Transylvania University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lexington, KY
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,006

Location Lexington, Kentucky
Website transy.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Best Colleges Rank

#406

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

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.

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Ratings

Transylvania University is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1120/1380
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/30
GPA 3.77

Acceptance Rate

86.5%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 16.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,870

Costs for Transylvania University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$46,870
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,990
Room and Board		$14,697
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,665
Total One Year Cost		$67,222

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Student 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 majors at Transylvania University are Social Sciences, Business, and Foreign Languages. 12% of students major in Social Sciences, 12% in Business, and 11% in Foreign Languages.