Transylvania University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Transylvania University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 980 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1780 and is one of the 7 schools and colleges located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Transylvania University is affiliated with Christian Church Disciples of Christ.

Academic Offerings

At Transylvania University you can obtain your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
41
Transylvania University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 41 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Biology, Political Science, Psychology, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Transylvania University student retention rate is fair at 78% (above Kentucky average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Transylvania University is good - 74%.

Student to faculty ratio at Transylvania University is good - 10:1. Find out more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, around $41,900 a year. The additional fees at Transylvania University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,800, which totals $43,700 per year.

Read the details about Transylvania University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
91%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,781 applications were submitted and 1,617 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Transylvania University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,300
High
Transylvania University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Transylvania University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Transylvania University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 700 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- roughly $7,300 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Transylvania University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Transylvania University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Transylvania University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Transylvania University
300 N Broadway
Lexington, Kentucky
40508-1797, USA
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