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A Pioneer in Higher Education
Since its founding in 1780, Transylvania has been pioneering new frontiers in higher education. In its early years, Transylvania included a medical school, a law school, a seminary, and a college of arts and sciences that educated thousands of the young nation’s leaders in government, business, medicine, law, and education. Today, the college is similarly successful in fulfilling its contemporary mission of offering a high quality liberal arts education marked by personal attention to students and a faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching. Today, it is a nationally ranked liberal arts college.

The name Transylvania comes from Latin and means "across the woods"—a good description of the vast, heavily forested region settled by a pioneering land company whose chief scout was Daniel Boone. Kentucky still marked the nation's western frontier in 1780 when Transylvania became the sixteenth college in the U.S. and the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains.

Transylvania is linked with many famous names in American history. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Aaron Burr were early supporters. Henry Clay was a law professor and a member of Transylvania's board of trustees. Among other distinguished alumni are founder and hero of Texas Stephen Austin, famed abolitionist Cassius M. Clay, U.S. vice presidents John C. Breckinridge and Richard M. Johnson, Supreme Court justice John Marshall Harlan, 50 U.S. senators, 101 U.S. representatives, 36 governors, and 34 ambassadors.

Transylvania does not rest on its historic laurels. We continually strive to advance the cause of liberal arts education that the University represents so well.


Transylvania is a distinguished liberal arts college of approximately 1,100 students that is consistently ranked and praised in the leading national college guides.

Transylvania offers 25 majors plus the option of designing an individual major. Students gain a strong grounding in liberal education, however the University also emphasizes career planning. A major in any discipline allows entry to a wide variety of opportunities after graduation, ranging from graduate or professional school to specialized positions.

Small classes and close student-faculty relationships are among Transylvania's greatest assets. Although many faculty members are recognized for their research and writing, their primary concerns are teaching and advising.
Small college, big city
A distinctive asset is Transylvania's location in Lexington, Kentucky, the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass region and one of the most progressive and dynamic metropolitan areas in the nation. Lexington offers an exceptional range of cultural and recreational activities, which students regard as an extension of campus life.
Transylvania is concerned with students’ development as individuals as well as their intellectual growth, so participation in campus activities is encouraged. Students may choose from more than 50 student organizations in addition to social, recreational, athletic, and community service activities.

Now in its third century, Transylvania is a vital institution with a continuing commitment to the academic excellence that is its legacy.

Our commitment
Excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education
Our philosophy
The scope, spirit, analytic approaches, and integration of knowledge inherent in liberal arts education are the best preparation for life beyond college. At the same time, Transylvania integrates specific career goals within individual programs of study.

Name: Transylvania University Location/Address: 300 North Broadway Lexington, KY United States 40508 Phone Number: (859) 233-8300 Web Site: [Web Link] Type of School: Undergraduate School (usually four years) School Affiliation: Private -- Christian Protestant Date Founded: 1780 Enrollment: 1117 Nicknames/Mascots: Pioneers School Colors: Maroon and White Location of GPS Coordinates: Morrison Hall - Main Building on campus School Motto: Not listed

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