Transylvania University

#5 in Kentucky

4-years Private College In Lexington, KY

Transylvania University (referred to as Transylvania) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Lexington, KY. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Transylvania University is $44,980. The school has a total enrollment of 979 and student to faculty ratio is 10.00% (10 to 1).The highest degree offered at Transylvania University is Bachelor's degree. It offers degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$44,980 (2023)
Acceptance Rate90.79%
Student Population979
Test Scores1,250 (SAT) 26 (ACT)
Graduation Rate69%
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
Transylvania University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1915 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Transylvania University is $44,980 for academic year 2021-2022. Transylvania University offers the alternative tuition plans. 99 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $29,629 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Transylvania University is 90.79% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.38%. The average SAT score is 1,250 and the average ACT score is 26. Transylvania University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 979 students are attending at Transylvania University. There are 84 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 29 part-time faculty working for Transylvania University. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 264 (full-time) and 48 (part-time). The graduation rate at Transylvania University is 69% and the retention rate is 78% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Transylvania University offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Transylvania University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Transylvania University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Transylvania University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers