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Transylvania University
About
Transylvania University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It was founded in 1780 and is Kentucky's oldest university. It offers 46 major programs, as well as dual-degree engineering programs, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Its medical program has graduated 8,000 physicians since 1859.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 407 worldwide in 1 ranking system
Ranked in 22 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 28,680
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
- Staff
- 312
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 144 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 178 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =215 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =240 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =258 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 261 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =272 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 300 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =306 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =312 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =327 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =336 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =339 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =356 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 444 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =456 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =457 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =484 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =580 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =668 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =692 | 55.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =807 | 55.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Transylvania University?
Transylvania University's performance in the latest university rankings: US News Rank =407.
When was Transylvania University founded?
Transylvania University was founded in 1780.
What are the top subjects at Transylvania University?
Top subjects at Transylvania University include: Plant and Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences, Surgery, Psychiatry/Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior.
Where is Transylvania University located?
Transylvania University is located in Lexington, United States.