Transylvania University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3808 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1060 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #989 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #2 of 3 | In Lexington |
| #3230 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 1,022
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.transy.edu
Transylvania University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Transylvania University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80% | 88% |
| Applicants | 1,986 | 792 | 1,182 |
| Admissions | 1,688 | 634 | 1,045 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 281 | 121 | 159 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Transylvania University are 1100-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
169 or 60%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Transylvania University are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 803 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 63 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 54 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 52 (5%) |
| Asian | 31 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (0.9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 8 (0.8%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Transylvania University is $25,634 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,035 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,574 |
| $48-75K | $21,414 |
| $75-110K | $23,700 |
| $110K+ | $29,681 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,160 |
| Fee in-district | $1,820 |
| Fee in-state | $1,820 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,820 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 653 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,270 |
| Room charge | $7,940 |
| Meal charge | $5,330 |
Transylvania University majors
Transylvania University has granted 188 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Transylvania University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 25 |
| Psychology, General | 24 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 |
| Accounting | 12 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 |
| Digital Arts | 4 |
| History, General | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Sociology, General | 4 |
| Anthropology, General | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 2 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 2 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Economics, General | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Music Technology | 1 |
| Grand Total | 188 |
Transylvania University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 67% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Transylvania University has published 783 scientific papers with 9,282 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Physics, Philosophy, Engineering, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 21 |
| 1993 | 4 | 17 |
| 1994 | 6 | 39 |
| 1995 | 7 | 28 |
| 1996 | 11 | 29 |
| 1997 | 10 | 34 |
| 1998 | 9 | 52 |
| 1999 | 7 | 68 |
| 2000 | 9 | 72 |
| 2001 | 11 | 80 |
| 2002 | 10 | 94 |
| 2003 | 5 | 96 |
| 2004 | 5 | 138 |
| 2005 | 4 | 148 |
| 2006 | 5 | 170 |
| 2007 | 9 | 166 |
| 2008 | 15 | 185 |
| 2009 | 10 | 192 |
| 2010 | 28 | 215 |
| 2011 | 14 | 265 |
| 2012 | 39 | 255 |
| 2013 | 43 | 340 |
| 2014 | 57 | 412 |
| 2015 | 45 | 456 |
| 2016 | 40 | 502 |
| 2017 | 27 | 527 |
| 2018 | 35 | 500 |
| 2019 | 37 | 522 |
| 2020 | 39 | 661 |
| 2021 | 25 | 737 |
| 2022 | 41 | 725 |
| 2023 | 27 | 658 |
| 2024 | 31 | 624 |
Transylvania University alumni
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Jefferson Davis
- Occupations
- businesspersonmilitary officerpolitical writerpoliticianwriter
- Biography
-
Jefferson F. Davis was an American politician who served as the first and only president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865. He represented Mississippi in the United States Senate and the House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party before the American Civil War. He was the United States Secretary of War from 1853 to 1857.
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Ned Beatty
- Occupations
- stage actoractorcomediantelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Ned Thomas Beatty was an American actor. In a career that spanned five decades, he appeared in more than 160 film and television roles. Throughout his career, Beatty gained a reputation for being "the busiest actor in Hollywood". His film appearances included Deliverance (1972), White Lightning (1973), All the President's Men (1976), Network (1976), Superman (1978), Superman II (1980), Back to School (1986), Rudy (1993), Shooter (2007), Toy Story 3 (2010), and Rango (2011). He also had the series regular role of Stanley Bolander in the first three seasons of the hit NBC TV drama Homicide: Life on the Street.
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Stephen F. Austin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Stephen Fuller Austin was an American-born empresario. Known as the "Father of Texas" and the founder of Anglo Texas, he led the second and, ultimately, the successful colonization of the region by bringing 300 families and their slaves from the United States to the Tejas region of Mexico in 1825.
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William Windom
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
William Windom was an American actor. He was known as a character actor of the stage and screen. He is well known for his recurring role as Dr. Seth Hazlitt alongside Angela Lansbury in the CBS mystery series Murder, She Wrote and his intense guest role as Commodore Matt Decker in Star Trek.
General info
| Founded | 1780 |
|---|---|
| Motto | In Lumine Illo Tradimus Lumen In That Light, We Pass On The Light |
| Colors | crimson, white |
| Total FTE staff | 281 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 N Broadway Lexington, Kentucky, 40508-1797 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 323,000 |
| Phone | 8592338300 |