Transylvania University

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Transylvania is a 4-year private university located at 300 N Broadway in Lexington, Kentucky. It's a Large campus in a City-based setting with 1,053 enrolled students and a student faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Campus housing is present on campus, and online programs are not available.

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About Transylvania University

Transylvania University is a private higher education institute located in Lexington, Kentucky. The university was established in 1780 by the Virginia Assembly under the leadership of Thomas Jefferson under the name of Transylvania Seminary. The seminary operated in a log cabin in Boyle County. In 1799, the name of the institute was changed to Transylvania University which was sponsored by the Christ Episcopal Church. In 1789, the university was relocated to Lexington in a building that is currently the location of the historic Gratz Park. In 1818, the university established a new building that was destroyed by fire eleven years later. After the building was destroyed, the university moved to its current location. In 1865, the university expanded by the merge of Bacon College. After the Civil War, Kentucky and Transylvania Universities merged which was motivated by financial difficulties facing both. The new institute used Transylvania’s campus in Lexington. Transylvania seminary eventually separated as an independent institute located within Kentucky University campus till 1950. In 1903, the seminary merged with Hamilton College into Kentucky University. In 1908, the name of the institute was changed to Transylvania University to avoid confusion with the University of Kentucky. The university is currently sponsored by the Disciples of Christ.

The university campus covers 48 acres with 24 buildings. Prominent buildings on campus include Old Morrison which is designated as a National Historic Landmark. The building was damaged by fire in 1969 but it was renovated and reopened two years later. Other important buildings on campus include the Carpenter Academic Center, the Mitchell Fine Arts Center, the Cowgill Center and the William T. Young Campus Center. The university athletic teams, who are nicknamed Pioneers, compete in NCAA Division III as members of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

The university is divided into 4 divisions offering academic programs in 38 majors and 37 minors. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

School Facts

Years Estd.1780
NicknamePioneers
MascotPioneers
MottoIn Lumine Illo Tradimus Lumen (Latin)
Motto Eng.In That Light, We Pass On The Light
ColorsCrimson
LocationKentucky
AthleticsNCAA Division III HCAC, OAC
Religious AffiliationChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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#351 Nationally for Universities with highest tuition
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#871 Nationally for Colleges with the most expensive cost of living.

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Transylvania is a prestigious 4-year institution in Kentucky. The following are the rankings for the school relative to other universities across the country.

#351 Nationally for Universities with highest tuition

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#871 Nationally for Colleges with the most Expensive cost of living

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#1575 Nationally for Largest Number of students enrolled

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The Acceptance rate for Transylvania is 93 Percent. Last year, there were 1538 applicants and 22 percent of those who were accepted actually attended (Enrollment Rate). To apply, it's required to have the following: High school GPA, High School transcripts, SAT/ACT test scores.