Pursue Bold Paths

We are Pioneers, always taking steps forward. We connect. We thrive. United by diverse backgrounds and ideas, we seize opportunities. At Transylvania University, we pursue bold paths.

What does pursuing bold paths mean at Transylvania? 

It’s acknowledging that every student is on a unique journey, one that goes far beyond just getting a degree. This is about discovering a career or field where you can flourish, and walking alongside faculty, mentors and peers who will help guide and encourage you along the way.

Our students learn to lead, communicate, empathize, make connections and creatively solve problems — teaching them to thrive in a rapidly changing world where the most valuable skills are the ones that can’t be automated. It’s why our graduates are leaders, innovators and decision-makers in a huge variety of fields. They’ve stepped out into an uncertain future with courage and resilience and paved the way for so many others.

You can make this journey your own — Pursue Bold Paths at Transylvania.

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average class size 15
$33983 average financial aid package in 2022 - 2023 academic year
95 percent employed or in graduate school within six months
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Admission

Here you’ll find everything you need to become a Pioneer. Our admissions counselors will work directly with you to secure your spot.

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Liberal Arts

Our in-depth and engaging education ensures that you become a critical thinker and lifelong learner — making connections that make discoveries.

Academic Services
Academics

Find your path to the career or graduate school of your dreams with our wide range of majors. Or create your own. It’s all up to you.

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Value

The Transylvania experience is a lifelong relationship that pays off both while you’re in school and long after graduation. And we do it all at an affordable cost.

The Perfect College City

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

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number ten Best Cities for Young Professionals | SmartAsset 2020
number seven best city for new college grads | SmartAsset 2022
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