Transylvania University
Lexington, Kentucky 40508-1797
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1285
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (35)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Henry Clay served off and on as professor of law and as trustee from 1807 to his death in 1852.
- •The original seal of Transylvania University Transylvania—Latin for "across the woods"—was the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains and was named for the short-lived Transylvania Colony.
- •The Virginia General Assembly chartered Transylvania Seminary in 1780, before Kentucky became a state.
- •Initially situated in a log cabin in Boyle County, the school moved to Lexington in 1789.
- •The first site in Lexington was a single building in what is now Gratz Park.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from KY state average + large city premium
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