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Transylvania University

#4 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Lexington, KY
  • 288 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      A-
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      C
    transy.edu
    300 N Broadway
    Lexington, KY 40508
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    About Transylvania...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
    From Transylvania University

    You’re on a unique journey. At Transylvania University you’ll receive the skills you need to pursue bold paths toward personal fulfillment and professional success in any field. The value of the Transy experience goes beyond a degree — it’s a lifelong relationship that continues to pay off long after graduation. And we do it all at an affordable cost.

    In 2016, Transylvania adopted a test-optional policy for the admissions and scholarship process. Find out more using the links here.

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    Transylvania University Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Acceptance Rate
    89%
    SAT Range
    1080-1350
    ACT Range
    23-30
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $25,779/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $26,418/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    93%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.28 responses
    71%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.24 responses
    63%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.24 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      30 Graduates
    • Biology
      25 Graduates
    • Psychology
      22 Graduates
    • Accounting
      19 Graduates
    • English
      13 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      13 Graduates
    • Spanish Language and Literature
      13 Graduates
    • Communications
      10 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      9 Graduates
    • Anthropology
      8 Graduates
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    Pre-Health at Transylvania University

    Transy's Pre-Health track exposes you to new ideas, builds communication skills and helps you complete all prerequisites. It's no surprise it's the most popular track, as more than 90% of students recommended to health profession schools are accepted, compared to 50% nationally. Our Pre-Health Advisor and Pre-Health Advisory Committee will prepare you to be any health school's ideal candidate.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    976Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    11
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    29%
    Varsity Athletes
    34%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 12 responses
    • Driven
      58%
    • Proactive
      25%
    • Inventive
      8%
    • Mundane
      8%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    95%
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    Poll
    71%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.28 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.30 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 15 responses
    • Liberal Arts
      40%
    • Home away from home
      27%
    • Liberating
      20%
    • Adequate
      13%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $44,100/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      70%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      94%
      National
      83%
      75%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.16 responses
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      Transylvania University Reviews

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      Transy is (in my opinion) a hidden gem in the south and if you are a high school jr/sr this institution needs to be on the forefront of your prospective college list. First, financial aid will help with any monetary worries. Secondary, since 2016 the dorms, academic buildings, campus center and athletics facilities have had the biggest overall in the universities history. As of 2020, it’s physical body is finally on the par with the academic success it has had for 200 years. Having such a quality liberal arts college in an urban city is honesty outstanding. The party life is also fun (when there is not a pandemic) for those interested. Give transy a go, you won’t regret it.
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      Transy is (in my opinion) a hidden gem in the south and if you are a high school jr/sr this institution needs to be on the forefront of your prospective college list. First, financial aid will help with any monetary worries. Secondary, since 2016 the dorms, academic buildings, campus center and athletics facilities have had the biggest overall in the universities history. As of 2020, it’s physical body is finally on the par with the academic success it has had for 200 years. Having such a quality liberal arts college in an urban city is honesty outstanding. The party life is also fun (when there is not a pandemic) for those interested. Give transy a go, you won’t regret it.
      Transylvania University may seem unremarkable, being a small liberal arts university in a minor city in Kentucky, but its academic faculty and extracurricular involvement scene more than made up for any doubts I had about it going in. For every paper I wrote and for many of my comments during class discussions, my professors always pushed me to articulate my own ideas with more precision and nuance while opening doors to other interpretations of class material. As for Transylvania’s extracurricular opportunities, joining the Beta Mu chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity helped mold me into not only a better man, but a better version of myself. Liberal arts universities are known for their emphasis on critical reading and writing. What I feel makes Transylvania stand out is that it teaches the importance of never being satisfied with oneself, of not being afraid to make new circles of friends and study unfamiliar worldviews. While imperfect, it changed me in the best way possible.
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