| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
464 men, 653 women, 1,117 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
452 men, 643 women, 1,095 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
12 men, 10 women, 22 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
18% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 4.1% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.0% | Hispanic |
| 87.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 6.5% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 2.3% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.3% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.6% | Hispanic |
| 86.5% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 8.0% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
46 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Lexington, Ky. |
| Population of city/town: |
260,000 |
| Nearest major city: |
Lexington, Ky. |
| Population of nearest major city: |
260,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (20%)
- women's dorms (43%)
- men's dorms (32%)
- single-student apartments (4%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
94% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
77% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
23% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried freshmen, sophomores, and juniors under age 21 must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
85% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
250 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Teaching labsInternet, wireless, and dial-up servicebandwidth balancingnetwork and desktop anti-virusnetwork anti-spamintrusion detection systemhelpdesk support staffhelpdesk Web pagese-mail for students and prospective studentsnetwork color and mono printing and network storage for studentse-mail for student organizationsWeb pages for students and organizationscampus newspaper and radio station supportBlackboardportal and VPN servicesand no technology fees.
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| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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The library houses the University archives and a number of special collections including the Clara S. Peck Collection, the Old Medical Library, and the J. Winston Coleman Jr. Kentuckiana Collection. The library also provides group study rooms, wireless access, research help, and instruction on searching for books and articles. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Brown Science Center has a gene sequencer and a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. Cowgill Center for Business, Economics, and Education includes the Moosnick Medical and Science Museum and a model classroom for training education majors. Lucille C. Little Theater has movable seating, removable floor sections, and a wire rope grid that allows performers and props to be hoisted and lowered from the ceiling. The Beck Athletic and Recreation Center features an exercise physiology lab. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing |
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| Additional services offered: |
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placement service, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, Graduate school application assistance |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
85% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
55% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
4 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
60% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Rambler |
| Number of honor societies: |
19 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
65 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Disciples on Campus, Campus Crusade, Transy Bible Study, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Transylvania Catholic Organization, Transy Episcopal Society |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Diversity Action Council, International House |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Student Government Association, Le Cercle Francais (French Club), Kentucky Education Association Student Program, A Capella Men's Group, Ski Club of Transylvania University, Alternative Spring Break, Anthropology Club, Crimson (Yearbook), German Club, Student Activities Board, Phi Alpha Theta (Transylvania Pre-Law Society), Students for Organ Donation Awareness (SODA), Transylvania Academic Competition Organization, Transylvania College Democrats, Transylvania College Republicans, Transylvania Environmental Rights and Responsibilites Alliance (TERRA), The Transylvanian (Literary and Visual Arts Journal) , Transylvania on Broadway, Transylvania Theatre Guild, Transylvania University Karate Club, Panhellenic Council, Transylvania University Psychology Club, Transylvnia University Society of Physics Students , Up 'Til Dawn, VOICE, Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Phi Mu, Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Alpha Order, Student Alumni Association, Phi Kappa Tau, Pi Kappa Alpha, Transylvania Singers, WTLX Radio, Math Club, Speech and Debate Team, Crimson Crew, Circle K, Interfraternity Council, Accounting Club |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Jack Ebel,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Cindy Jacobelli,
SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Director of Athletics
Brian Austin
Transylvania University
300 North Broadway
Lexington, KY 40508-1797 |
| School colors: |
Crimson/White |
| School mascot: |
Pioneers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NAIA, NCAA Div. III |
| Men's baseball | no | |
| Men's basketball | no | NAIA |
| Men's cheerleading | no | |
| Men's cross-country | no | NAIA |
| Men's golf | no | NAIA |
| Men's soccer | no | NAIA |
| Men's swimming | no | NAIA |
| Men's tennis | no | NAIA |
| Women's basketball | no | NAIA |
| Women's cheerleading | no | |
| Women's cross-country | no | NAIA |
| Women's field hockey | no | NAIA |
| Women's golf | no | NAIA |
| Women's soccer | no | |
| Women's softball | no | NAIA |
| Women's swimming | no | NAIA |
| Women's tennis | no | NAIA |
| Women's volleyball | no | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
25% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
60% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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Beck Athletic and Recreation Center (basketball, volleyball, fitness, dance)
William T. Young Campus Center (swimming and diving, general recreation including handball and racquet ball)
William A. Marquard Field (baseball)
Thomas Field (soccer, intramurals)
John Hall Field (soccer, field hockey, softball, intramurals) |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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The intramural program strives to provide activity, entertainment, and a rallying point for the students, faculty, and staff. Our emphasis is participation and enjoyment, while providing the students with opportunities to show leadership and responsibility as they organize the teams, plan the schedules, and officiate the contests. Traditional intra-campus rivalries help develop social values and promote physical fitness. Sponsored events include football, horseshoes, dodgeball, cornhole, kickball, golf, cross country, billiards, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, racquetball, disc golf, basketball, free throw, swimming, bowling, darts, softball, tennis, three-on-three basketball, soccer, beach volleyball, and ultimate frisbee. |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Lexington, Ky. (6 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Louisville, Ky. (80 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Cincinnati, Ohio (75 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Lexington, Ky. (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
no |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
34% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
42% immediately, 15% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Duke University (NC);University of Denver (CO);University of Kentucky (KY);University of Louisville (KY);University of Virginia (VA);Vanderbilt University (TN) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
55% within six months of graduation, 5% within one year of graduation, 5% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Lexmark, Ernst and Young, Price Waterhouse Cooper, Anericorps, JET Program, Commonwealth of Kentucky |
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