Transylvania

Transylvania University

Transylvania
#1274 / #369
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#299
Most Desirable School
Private university in Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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About Transylvania University

According to Wikipedia, Transylvania University is a private university in Lexington, Kentucky. It was founded in 1780 and was the first university in Kentucky. It offers 46 major programs, as well as dual-degree engineering programs, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Its medical program has graduated 8,000 physicians since 1859.

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Transylvania University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
1,78191%69%124026

How Much Does Transylvania University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$43,670
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$21,712
30K - 48K$19,006
48K - 75K$20,513
75K - 110K$22,662
110K+$28,313

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Transylvania University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Transylvania University, then you can expect to earn an average of $50,100 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Transylvania University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
998998

Where is Transylvania University?

Transylvania University is located at 300 N Broadway, Lexington KY 40508-1797

How Safe is Transylvania University?

Transylvania University has a property crime rate of less than .01%. Lexington has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Transylvania University Known For?

Transylvania University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Transylvania University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

History
#790
World Rank
#796
Historical Rank
#281
USA Rank
history Degrees
Economics
#1730
World Rank
#1738
Historical Rank
#310
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Biology
#1378
World Rank
#1380
Historical Rank
#339
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Political Science
#1400
World Rank
#1408
Historical Rank
#357
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Chemistry
#1973
World Rank
#1756
Historical Rank
#382
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Literature
#1180
World Rank
#892
Historical Rank
#393
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Communications
#1540
World Rank
#1571
Historical Rank
#412
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Philosophy
#1404
World Rank
#1422
Historical Rank
#428
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Mathematics
#1861
World Rank
#1910
Historical Rank
#444
USA Rank
math Degrees
Education
#1971
World Rank
#1950
Historical Rank
#450
USA Rank
education Degrees
Business
#2031
World Rank
#2033
Historical Rank
#550
USA Rank
business Degrees
Religious Studies
#2735
World Rank
#2757
Historical Rank
#612
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Computer Science
#2898
World Rank
#2907
Historical Rank
#648
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Anthropology
#2033
World Rank
#2045
Historical Rank
#654
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Physics
#3529
World Rank
#3550
Historical Rank
#839
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Psychology
#3280
World Rank
#3296
Historical Rank
#1250
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Sociology
#4255
World Rank
#4258
Historical Rank
#1340
USA Rank
sociology Degrees

Who Are Transylvania University's Most Influential Alumni?

Transylvania University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, History, and Literature. Here are some of Transylvania University's most famous alumni:

Stephen F. Austin
Stephen F. Austin
An American empresario, founder of Texas, namesake of Austin, Texas .
John C. Breckinridge
John C. Breckinridge
A Confederate Army general and vice president of the United States .
John Marshall Harlan
John Marshall Harlan
A US Supreme Court justice from 1877 to 1911 .
Albert Sidney Johnston
Albert Sidney Johnston
A General in the Texian Army, the United States Army, and the Confederate States Army .
John Hunt Morgan
John Hunt Morgan
A Confederate Army general.
Richard Mentor Johnson
Richard Mentor Johnson
A Vice president of the United States from 1837 to 1841.
Thomas Holley Chivers
Thomas Holley Chivers
An American poet .
James Lane Allen
James Lane Allen
An American novelist and writer .
Richard Berman
An American lobbyist.
Eugene C. Barker
Eugene C. Barker
An American historian .
John E. Fryer
An American psychiatrist and gay rights activist .
Eger V. Murphree
Eger V. Murphree
An American chemist .

Who Are Transylvania University's Most Influential Faculty?