Best Colleges Rankings<\/a> included Transylvania in its top National Liberal Arts Colleges and Best Value Schools categories. These are two of several recent rankings that highlight the quality and value of a Transylvania education.<\/p>\n\u201cThese recognitions are another reminder of how well we prepare our students for the workforce, and for life in general,\u201d President Seamus Carey said. \u201cOur dedicated faculty get to know them personally while teaching them important life skills, such as critical thinking, lifelong learning and community engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n
When committing to a school, students and their parents find national rankings to be a useful tool. \u201cA college education is one of the most important\u2014and one of the most costly\u2014investments that prospective students will ever make,\u201d according to U.S. News.<\/p>\n
Transylvania will appear in the upcoming \u201cBest Colleges 2018″ guidebook.<\/p>\n
The university tied for 87th place among the nation\u2019s liberal arts schools for academic excellence. Transylvania also ranked 58th in the Best Value Schools category\u2014which highlights colleges that provide a quality education at an affordable price\u2014and 118th in the High School Counselor Rankings.<\/p>\n
Last month the Princeton Review included Transylvania in \u201cThe Best 382 Colleges: 2018 Edition,\u201d a book that features the top 15 percent of the nation\u2019s four-year colleges. The book featured feedback from the school\u2019s students, who mentioned the academic rigor that challenges them in the classrooms and the benefits of living in the heart of downtown Lexington.<\/p>\n
Also this year, MONEY magazine ranked Transylvania among Kentucky\u2019s top 10 colleges for return on investment after graduation\u2014based on measures including educational quality, affordability and alumni success.<\/p>\n
Another reflection of Transylvania\u2019s excellence and affordability was last year\u2019s USA Today\/College Factual ranking, which placed the school in the country\u2019s 10 best colleges for value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LEXINGTON Ky.\u2014U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Transylvania University among the nation\u2019s top-100 liberal arts colleges for both academics and value. Released today, the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings included Transylvania in its top National Liberal Arts Colleges and Best Value Schools categories. These are two of several recent rankings that highlight the quality and value of a Transylvania education. \u201cThese recognitions are another reminder of how well we prepare our students for the workforce, and for life in general,\u201d President Seamus Carey said. \u201cOur dedicated faculty get to know them personally while teaching them important life skills, such as critical thinking, lifelong learning and community engagement.\u201d When committing to a school, students and their parents find national rankings to be a useful tool. \u201cA college education is one of the most important\u2014and one of the most costly\u2014investments that prospective students will ever make,\u201d according to U.S. News. Transylvania will appear in the upcoming \u201cBest Colleges 2018″ guidebook. The university tied for 87th place among the nation\u2019s liberal arts schools for academic excellence. Transylvania also ranked 58th in the Best Value Schools category\u2014which highlights colleges that provide a quality education at an affordable price\u2014and 118th in the High School Counselor Rankings. Last month the Princeton Review included Transylvania in \u201cThe Best 382 Colleges: 2018 Edition,\u201d a book that features the top 15 percent of the nation\u2019s four-year colleges. The book featured feedback from the<\/p>\n
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