About Transylvania

Welcome to Transylvania University

We’re a highly ranked liberal arts college in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. We’re a challenging, relationship-rich university with an engaging faculty that encourages community-driven students to achieve personal fulfillment and professional success.

Established in 1780, Transylvania is the oldest university west of the Allegheny Mountains. We’ve provided generations of students with an education that’s set them on a path to become lifelong learners who excel in their fields. The Transy experience goes beyond a degree — it’s a relationship that continues to pay off long after graduation.

Lexington

Lexington, Kentucky, is a thriving city full of opportunities for you to succeed.

Our Campus

Our 70-acre downtown campus is designed with your college experience in mind.

The Basics

Learn more about Transy’s storied history, and what it looks like today.

Translvania Univdrsity viewed from above with the Lexington skyline in the background

The Perfect College City

Being in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, a thriving city of 300,000 people, sets Transylvania University apart from most other liberal arts colleges. It’s a distinction that will define your quality of life and your future.