Transylvania University
- 4 Year
- LEXINGTON, KY
College
Transylvania University
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- LEXINGTON, KY
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 300 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade C
About
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.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
92%
SAT Range
1070-1270
ACT Range
24-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into Transy?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Transylvania University See Other Colleges
Cost
Net Price
$26,054 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$27,601 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 28 responses71%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 24 responses63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 24 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Accounting23 Graduates
- Biology19 Graduates
- Psychology19 Graduates
- Business18 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science16 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology10 Graduates
- Communications9 Graduates
- Information Science9 Graduates
- Mathematics9 Graduates
- Education Research and Evaluation7 Graduates
Transylvania is test-optional
...and has been since 2016! Our test-optional policy for the admissions and scholarship process allows applicants to decide for themselves whether or not their test results accurately reflect their academic ability and potential. You can choose whether or not to submit your ACT or SAT test scores as a part of your application.
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
964 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
10
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
42%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
87%
Poll
71%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 28 responsesPoll
67%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 30 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,100 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
74%
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 responsesTransylvania University Reviews
Rating 3.83 out of 5 300 reviews
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Transylvania University has many opportunities for undergraduate students to carry out experiences and learning that fall beyond student's comfortability. This school will offer the best well-rounded education for every student on campus, as prerequisites that fall outside student's majors, minors, or even area of interest are mandatory to graduate. Transy's campus is very close-knit and tight, as the campus falls within two blocks. Students are able to build close relationships with their professors and EVERYONE on campus, if they desire. EVERYONE will know your name, if not your face.
Transylvania University is within walking distance of downtown Lexington, as student's are able to walk to delicious restaurants and numerous places that will call for a fun night.
Transylvania University is within walking distance of downtown Lexington, as student's are able to walk to delicious restaurants and numerous places that will call for a fun night.
This was one of the best experiences of my young life, I would do it over again if I could. I was skeptical about going to a small school only an hour from home, but I love the campus, professors, peers, and the community. 10/10 would recommend if you are interested even in the slightest you need to tour thew school and seriously consider it! Also, you are very employable, I got a job immediately after graduating! And most of my friends got into the graduate or professional school of their choice or got a job in their field.
My biggest concern about the online experience was that we may not be able to replicate the great community we have online. However, given that classes are still small and professors still seek out students to get to know them, it has been a smooth transition! I feel comfortable having discussions in my classes and professors are still very accessible.