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\"\"LEXINGTON, Ky.\u2014Transylvania University President R. Owen Williams announced today that the entering class for fall 2012 has set school records for geographic and racial\/ethnic diversity and academic preparedness.<\/p>\n

The entering class of 333 includes 95 students from outside Kentucky\u2014more than double last year\u2019s number\u2014who make up 29 percent of the class. The 40 students who identify themselves as a racial or ethnic minority comprise 12 percent of the group, while nine are international students from China, Mexico, Taiwan and Poland. Academically, the members of the class of 2016 attained an average ACT of 27, a middle 50 percent ACT range of 25-30 and an average GPA of 3.69.<\/p>\n

In addition, the class represents 21 states and includes 34 students who took part in either the Kentucky Governor\u2019s Scholars Program or the Kentucky Governor\u2019s School for the Arts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe composition of this class is really something special and reflects our continuing emphasis on the quality and nature of our student body,\u201d Williams said. \u201cHaving a good, strong number of 333 so far is good news for the university, but it\u2019s also the type of student we are attracting that bodes well for Transylvania\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions Brad Goan said that the overall number of 333, which is the largest in the past five years, is expected to grow over the summer with the addition of transfer students and could become the largest incoming class in school history. He also pointed to the university\u2019s strategic enrollment plan as a catalyst for the successful recruitment of the class of 2016.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of these record-setting accomplishments are goals found in our strategic plan and represent a campus-wide effort to attract the best, brightest and most diverse students to Transylvania,\u201d Goan said. \u201cIt\u2019s very exciting to see the results of this work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the specific initiatives that are paying off for Transylvania are the creation of co-curricular opportunities, such as the new men\u2019s and women\u2019s lacrosse and equestrian hunt seat teams, increased use of social media in new student recruitment and expanded outreach to out-of-state students and guidance counselors. Premier and fine arts scholarship programs have also been expanded.<\/p>\n

This year the university also launched the Pioneer Pledge, a commitment that guarantees graduation in four years, an optional program that locks in tuition rate for four years and a 12-month payment plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother factor that continues to be a strong recruiting tool for us is Transylvania\u2019s location in Lexington,\u201d Goan said. \u201cThe city\u2019s size and sophistication give our students many advantages in terms of internship opportunities and cultural and entertainment options.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nRead the Lexington Herald-Leader article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LEXINGTON, Ky.\u2014Transylvania University President R. Owen Williams announced today that the entering class for fall 2012 has set school records for geographic and racial\/ethnic diversity and academic preparedness. The entering class of 333 includes 95 students from outside Kentucky\u2014more than double last year\u2019s number\u2014who make up 29 percent of the class. The 40 students who identify themselves as a racial or ethnic minority comprise 12 percent of the group, while nine are international students from China, Mexico, Taiwan and Poland. Academically, the members of the class of 2016 attained an average ACT of 27, a middle 50 percent ACT range of 25-30 and an average GPA of 3.69. In addition, the class represents 21 states and includes 34 students who took part in either the Kentucky Governor\u2019s Scholars Program or the Kentucky Governor\u2019s School for the Arts. \u201cThe composition of this class is really something special and reflects our continuing emphasis on the quality and nature of our student body,\u201d Williams said. \u201cHaving a good, strong number of 333 so far is good news for the university, but it\u2019s also the type of student we are attracting that bodes well for Transylvania\u2019s future.\u201d Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions Brad Goan said that the overall number of 333, which is the largest in the past five years, is expected to grow over the summer with the addition of transfer students and could become the largest incoming class in<\/p>\n

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