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
Campus Visits
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85%Acceptance
1285SAT Avg
1,014Students
10:1Student:Faculty
70%Grad Rate
$54,705Earnings 10yr
$23,560Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate85.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1285
Reading & WritingMid: 600
570670
MathMid: 590
530620
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 27
2430
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
Programs (35)
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
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Source: Wikipedia