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Transylvania University

Lexington, Kentucky 40508-1797

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Transylvania University is a private institution in Lexington with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1285, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,705 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,560.

Established
1780
Motto
In Lumine Illo Tradimus Lumen
Mascot
Raf, Rafinesque's big-eared bat
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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85%Acceptance
1285SAT Avg
1,014Students
10:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$54,705Earnings 10yr
$23,560Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Transylvania University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1285

Reading & WritingMid: 600
570670
MathMid: 590
530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2430

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1285

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,980
Room & Board$14,195
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$58,863
Average Net Price$23,560
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,035
$30–48K$17,574
$48–75K$21,414
$75–110K$23,700
$110K+$29,681

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,560

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

50.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,014
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 5%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate69.8%
Freshman Retention83.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,447
8 Years$48,944
10 Years$54,705

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,600
Men
$52,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#108
Forbes
#307
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#86

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Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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