C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
72/100 · earnings-weighted

Transylvania University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Lexington, Kentucky 40508
Transylvania University campus, Lexington, KY
Transylvania University campus, Lexington, KY. Photo: TUPictures, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
D
34/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,022
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
85%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Transylvania University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$54,705
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,447
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
71.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,287
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
26.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 71st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Transylvania University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services$58,803$70,822-7%#462 of 796#280$27,000
Business/Commerce$31,614$64,290-6%#145 of 271#63$26,044
Psychology—$50,790+0%#474 of 1027#146$27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics—$42,439-23%#211 of 225#193$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Transylvania University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $226,055
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,279/mo — vs ~$882/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 40511 (4.7% cap, Lexington)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $43,160 $43,160
Room $7,940
Board $5,330
Total Cost (On-Campus) $62,715 $62,715

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
27%
Receive Pell Grants
52%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,022
Total Students
56%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Hispanic 5%
Black 5%
Asian 3%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Transylvania University?
Transylvania University has an acceptance rate of 85%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Transylvania University?
Tuition at Transylvania University is $43,160 for in-state students and $43,160 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Transylvania University?
The graduation rate at Transylvania University is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Transylvania University a good school?
Transylvania University has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Transylvania University?
Transylvania University has a total enrollment of 1,022 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology