by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 963 undergraduates in 2020, Transylvania is a very small, private university located in Lexington, Kentucky. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Transylvania offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Transylvania can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Transylvania Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at Transylvania. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Transylvania Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Transylvania does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Transylvania for Veterans Guide.
Transylvania offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Transylvania has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 963 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 958 (99.5%). Part-time attendance was 5 (0.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 958 | 5 | 963 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Transylvania is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Transylvania #1540 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Transylvania by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Transylvania Diversity Guide.
Transylvania has a total of 281 student athletes, 136 men and 145 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,729,656 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,729,656 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Transylvania University Athletics