Transylvania University

(Lexington, KY)

Transylvania University is a private, liberal arts university located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1780, "Transy" was the 16th college in the United States.

Though its name may conjure up visions of Dracula, "Transylvania" is Latin for "across the woods," which is the name given to the area when it was established in the 18th century.

Transylvania is located in the beautiful Bluegrass region of Kentucky, and has produced alumni who have impacted the musical, political, entertainment, and other spheres.

Approximately 1,100 students attend Transylvania, and the average class size is 17 students. Nearly two-thirds of Transy students study abroad.

The campus is home to many art displays, sporting events, and the annual Crimson Affair, which is a spring party that is the school's oldest campus-wide tradition.

Find academic opportunities and scholarships from Transylvania University on Zinch today!

Admissions

81.4%
of Applicants Admitted
  • December 01, 2011
  • February 01, 2012
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1570–1920 SAT Total
  • 530–660 SAT Reading
  • 520–630 SAT Math
  • 500–670 SAT Writing
  • 23–29 ACT Composite
  • 23–31 ACT English
  • 22–27 ACT Math
  • 24–29 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$35,400
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $28,250
  • $28,250
  • $8,450
  • $1,000

Will I Like It

1,165
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • Disciples of Christ
  • 60% Women

Famous Alumni

Jefferson Davis, John C. Breckinridge, Stephen F. Austin, John Hunt Morgan, Cassius Marcellus Clay

Academics

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Accounting, Economics, Finance

Education

Teaching

Health & Medicine

Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Fine Arts

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Kappa Alpha Order, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Phi Kappa Tau, Phi Mu, Pi Kappa Alpha

Mailing Address

300 N. Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508-1797
  • 2.5 million members
  • $2 billion in scholarships
  • 5,000+ school profiles
  • Immediate results