Transylvania University

Transylvania University is a private, liberal arts college located in Lexington, Kentucky. Tansy was founded in 1780. The college is spread across an area of 35 acres. The University offers undergraduate programs in several subjects with majors and minors in subjects like accounting, anthropology, art and chemistry. In addition, the university also offers a variety of options for research programs in several subjects.

Pi Kappa Alpha, Delta Zeta, Crimson Crew and the Student Activities Board are some of the clubs and honors societies on campus. The university’s Student Government Council governs and organizes student activities. The University also publishes a self run magazine known as ‘Transylvania Magazine’.

Transylvania University Highlights

Where Transylvania University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in science, drama and performing arts, mathematics, and liberal arts.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Selective admissions.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Transylvania University was 1,153 in 2007-2008 (1,165 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Transylvania University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Transylvania University provides on-campus housing for 947 of its 1,165 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Transylvania University Athletics

Transylvania University is in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Transylvania University Admissions (2008-2009)

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