Transylvania University, KY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Disciples of Christ Church
Main Campus
Transylvania University Rankings
Affordability44
Selectivity65
Retention54
Graduation61
Earnings31
Diversity23
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Transylvania University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences16%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education3%
English Language and Literature6%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences12%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Transylvania University
89%
Admission Rate
605
Median SAT Math
600
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–670
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Transylvania University
$39K
In-State Tuition
$39K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $29K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Transylvania University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
75%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 37% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 68% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 75% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 82% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 50% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Transylvania University
82%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 72% | 28% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 75% | 48% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 74% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 62% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 76% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 33% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 55% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 92% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Transylvania University
94%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 96% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $48K | $49K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at Transylvania University
987
Undergraduates
96%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Transylvania University, KY
University of Kentucky
1 miles, SW
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
2 miles, S
Summit Salon Academy-Lexington
3 miles, SE
Lexington Healing Arts Academy
3 miles, SW