About Transylvania University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
987
Website
www.transy.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
On Campus Housing
Yes
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). $191 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Transylvania University.
Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. Considered one of the best publications when it comes to ranking universities, Forbes has placed Transylvania University at the 307th position on the latest list of top colleges. However, it is to be noted that the rankings are decided based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Range
1100 - 1310
ACT Range
24 - 30
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The admission to Transylvania University is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. Transylvania University has 2 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1080-1350 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at Transylvania University is 26. However, those getting an ACT score less than 23 might also be offered admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 300 N Broadway, Lexington, Kentucky 40508-1797. To gather more information, they can call them at (859) 233-8300.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$26,125
Average Annual Cost
$37,170
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$1,580
Room And Board
$10,460
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,100
Total One Year Cost
$52,310
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to TU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $54,080. The average annual tuition cost ($40,210), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($10,770), and budget for other expenses ($2,100) are all included in this cost. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
82%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Four-one-four plan
Research Funding per Student
$41
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
28 Graduates
Psychology, General
24 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
24 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
19 Graduates
Biology, General
19 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
14 Graduates
Chemistry
12 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
11 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
10 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
10 Graduates
History
8 Graduates
Mathematics
8 Graduates
Anthropology
8 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
7 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
6 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
5 Graduates
Political Science and Government
5 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
5 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
5 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
4 Graduates
Physics
4 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
4 Graduates
Music
3 Graduates
Economics
2 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
2 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
2 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
2 Graduates
Philosophy
1 Graduates
Social and Philosophical Foundation...
1 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
987
Socio-Economic Diversity
21%
Part-time
1%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$57,136 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 94% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
94%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$5,920/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,540/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,540/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Bats
School Colors
crimson and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
180
Total Female Athletes
169
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $10,770 per year for living on campus. The students at Transylvania University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,540 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 40% male and 60% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$44,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$259 - 279
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$23,991
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,770
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,465
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$19,281
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$29,032
$30K - $48K
$30,003
$48K - $75K
$27,709
$75K - $110K
$24,631
> $110K
$21,156
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$6,062,331
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at TU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,035, whereas the financial aid is $21,364. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $4,588, while the institutional aid is $21,364. The total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered to students at Transylvania University add up to $6,062,331 per year.
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