| Transylvania vs. the Cumberlands |
#106 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #316 in National Universities #12 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$46,870 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,875 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $3,195 |
| More$31,541 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,982 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,250 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter86.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.81% |
| Lower16.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.29% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,006 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,120 |
| Smaller1,006 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,612 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 14,508 |
| - | Online Student Population | 13,667 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 659) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,429) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 125 | Number of faculty | 1,286 |
| Higher$91,301 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$59,096 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.