Transylvania University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,160

3.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,634

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

85%

1,986 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,022

97.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69.8%

196 Graduates

About

Transylvania University is a higher education institution located in Fayette County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Transylvania University were General Biological Sciences (29 degrees awarded), General Psychology (28 degrees), and General Business (26 degrees).

In 2023, 216 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Transylvania University. 59.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (163 degrees), 11.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Transylvania University is $43,160, which is $13,880 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Transylvania University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 226 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Transylvania University is $43,160, which is $13,880 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,634.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Transylvania University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,160

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Transylvania University was $43,160. The cost of tuition at Transylvania University is $13,880 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Transylvania University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,634

2023 Value

0.516%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Transylvania University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,634. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Transylvania University grew by 0.516%.

This chart compares the average net price of Transylvania University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,750

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Transylvania University was of $12,750 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Transylvania University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Transylvania University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Transylvania University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Transylvania University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 226 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Transylvania University received 1,986 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,986 applicants, 1,688 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85% acceptance rate.

There were 1,022 students enrolled at Transylvania University in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Transylvania University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,688

Accepted Out of 1,986

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Transylvania University was 85% (1,688 admissions from 1,986 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 90.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 11.5%, while admissions grew by 4.39%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Transylvania University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Transylvania University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Transylvania University had a total enrollment of 1,022 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Transylvania University is 999 students and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Transylvania University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Transylvania University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.6% White, 6.16% Two or More Races, 5.28% Hispanic or Latino, 5.09% Black or African American, 3.03% Asian, and 0.196% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Transylvania University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.8%), followed by White Male (35.5%) and Two or More Races Female (3.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Transylvania University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,022 students. The full-time enrollment at Transylvania University is 999 and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Transylvania University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Transylvania University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Transylvania University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Transylvania University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Transylvania University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
803 enrolled students
Two or More Races
63 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Transylvania University is 78.6% White, 6.16% Two or More Races, 5.28% Hispanic or Latino, 5.09% Black or African American, 3.03% Asian, and 0.196% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. N/A

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8 students (0.783%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 40 more women than men received degrees from Transylvania University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Transylvania University is white (163 degrees awarded). There were 11.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Transylvania University is General Biological Sciences (29 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (28 degrees) and General Business (26 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Transylvania University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (11 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Transylvania University are Physicians (476,326 people), Postsecondary teachers (227,026 people), Other managers (213,807 people), Other Physical Scientists (176,417 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (137,356 people).

The most specialized majors at Transylvania University in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (11 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Biology (35 degrees), and Physical Sciences (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Transylvania University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Transylvania University are Language & Linguistics (11 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Biology (35 degrees), and Physical Sciences (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Transylvania University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Transylvania University.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
29 degrees awarded
General Psychology
28 degrees awarded
General Business
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Transylvania University was General Biological Sciences with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Transylvania University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

128

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Transylvania University, which is 0.688 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (128).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Transylvania University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Transylvania University in General Business, which is 3.33 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Transylvania University in General Psychology, which is 8.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

70%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 70% of students graduating from Transylvania University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Transylvania University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
163 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Transylvania University is white (163 degrees awarded). There were 11.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

1.85% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
90 degrees awarded
White Male
73 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Transylvania University is white female (90 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (73 degrees).

Operations

Transylvania University has an endowment valued at nearly $245M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 32.3M (13.2%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Transylvania University had a total salary expenditure of 46.3M. Transylvania University employs 35 Professors, 31 Associate professors and 11 Assistant professors. Most academics at Transylvania University are Male Professor (23), Female Associate professor (17), and Male Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Transylvania University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

Endowment

$245M

2023 Endowment

10.9%

growth from 2022

Transylvania University has an endowment valued at about $245M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Transylvania University grew 10.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $193M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Transylvania University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.7M

2023 Salaries

7.82%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Transylvania University paid a median of $18.7M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($46.3M) and a 7.82% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.12% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$7.56M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Transylvania University paid a total of $7.56M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Transylvania University were Professor with 35 employees, Associate professor with 31 employees, and Assistant professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Transylvania University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, and Management with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Transylvania University was Male Professor with 23 employees, Female Associate professor with 17 employees, and Male Associate professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Transylvania University.

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