Transylvania University
Lexington, KY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 970
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 91.97%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 16.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 86.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 72.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 55.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 42.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 79.0%
Black: 5.1%
Hispanic: 4.6%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Black: 5.1%
Hispanic: 4.6%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $55,219
In-State tuition: $42,520Out-of-State tuition: $42,520
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,350 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,350 (2022)
Average Family Income: $84,900 (2014)
Median Family Income: $84,265 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 56.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2020)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,194 |
| $30k-48k | $20,130 |
| $48k-75k | $22,768 |
| $75k-110k | $25,594 |
| $110k+ | $30,803 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 70%6-year graduation rate: 73%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $25,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 75.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 54.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 63.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $30,700 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,500 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 16 | $26,873 | $286 | $48,894 ($4,075) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 32 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 24 | $26,000 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,933 ($3,161) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 27 | $26,044 | $276 | $38,976 ($3,248) | $64,225 ($5,352) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | $41,213 ($3,434) | $62,272 ($5,189) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $69,750Full time faculty: 73%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $190,196,979 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $240,818,154 (2022)