Transylvania University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3827 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1070 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #999 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #2 of 3 | In Lexington |
| #3359 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 979
- 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 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 87% | 93% |
| Applicants | 1,781 | 693 | 1,083 |
| Admissions | 1,617 | 606 | 1,006 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 281 | 128 | 153 |
1 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
24 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Transylvania University are 1120-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
189 or 67%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Transylvania University are 23-29 (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 | 761 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 55 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 53 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 51 (5%) |
| Asian | 33 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 12 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Transylvania University is $25,767 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 | $21,712 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,006 |
| $48-75K | $20,513 |
| $75-110K | $22,662 |
| $110K+ | $28,313 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,900 |
| Fee in-district | $1,770 |
| Fee in-state | $1,770 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,770 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 659 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,440 |
| Room charge | $7,340 |
| Meal charge | $5,100 |
Transylvania University majors
Transylvania University has granted 195 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Transylvania University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 40 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 |
| Psychology, General | 15 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 |
| Chemistry, General | 12 |
| Accounting | 11 |
| History, General | 8 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 |
| Mathematics, General | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 |
| Anthropology, General | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Economics, General | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 |
| Music Performance, General | 1 |
| Music Technology | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 1 |
| Grand Total | 195 |
Transylvania University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 57% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Transylvania University has published 636 scientific papers with 5,825 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Philosophy, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 21 |
| 1992 | 7 | 16 |
| 1993 | 3 | 15 |
| 1994 | 4 | 31 |
| 1995 | 6 | 21 |
| 1996 | 10 | 19 |
| 1997 | 8 | 31 |
| 1998 | 6 | 48 |
| 1999 | 6 | 56 |
| 2000 | 9 | 60 |
| 2001 | 10 | 60 |
| 2002 | 9 | 80 |
| 2003 | 4 | 80 |
| 2004 | 4 | 114 |
| 2005 | 3 | 117 |
| 2006 | 3 | 125 |
| 2007 | 5 | 142 |
| 2008 | 9 | 142 |
| 2009 | 9 | 146 |
| 2010 | 26 | 161 |
| 2011 | 11 | 217 |
| 2012 | 33 | 182 |
| 2013 | 29 | 247 |
| 2014 | 48 | 285 |
| 2015 | 40 | 318 |
| 2016 | 38 | 278 |
| 2017 | 26 | 328 |
| 2018 | 32 | 320 |
| 2019 | 38 | 320 |
| 2020 | 30 | 429 |
| 2021 | 23 | 400 |
| 2022 | 19 | 432 |
| 2023 | 25 | 386 |
Transylvania University alumni
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Jefferson Davis
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianpolitical writermilitary officerbusinessperson
- 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
- film actortelevision actorcomedianactorstage actor
- Biography
-
Ned Thomas Beatty was an American actor. In a career that spanned five decades, he appeared in more than 160 films. 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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Cassius M. Clay
- Occupations
- writerlawyerdiplomatpoliticianphotographer
- Biography
-
Major General Cassius Marcellus Clay was an American planter, politician, military officer and abolitionist who served as the United States ambassador to Russia from 1863 to 1869. Born in Kentucky to a wealthy planter family, Clay entered politics during the 1830s and grew to support the abolitionist cause in the U.S., drawing ire from fellow Southerners. A founding member of the Republican Party in Kentucky, he was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as the U.S. minister to Russia, where Clay is credited with influencing Russian support for the Union during the American Civil War.
General info
| Founded | 1780 |
|---|---|
| Motto | In Lumine Illo Tradimus Lumen In That Light, We Pass On The Light |
| Colors | crimson, white |
| Total FTE staff | 289 |
| 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 |