A private, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) university, Transylvania University is situated in Lexington, KY. It was in 1780 when the Transylvania University was founded. Transylvania University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is In Lumine Illo Tradimus Lumen (Latin) and its official colors are crimson. Taking into account all the courses offered at Transylvania University, the total enrolment stands at 946. The school has an academic staff of 86 who teach various courses to the students. Speaking of gender distribution, there are around 60% of the students who are females and 40% are males at Transylvania University. At TU, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including Jefferson Davis (Politician, Soldier), Ned Beatty (Actor, Voice acting), Carter Harrison, Sr. (Politician), and John Marshall Harlan (Jurist) in its 240 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. TU offers a total of 29 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education), and SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). $191 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Transylvania University.