Lexington, KY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Transylvania University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,022-student campus.

5.87
Incidents / 1k students
#2,673
Rank of 3,050
#44
KY rank
1,022
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Transylvania University reports 5.87 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,673 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

5.87
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,673
of 3,050 ranked nationally
5
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-28 reported incidents

Transylvania University decreased from 33 to 5 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Transylvania University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Lexington, KY, enrolling approximately 1,022 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 42 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within KY, it ranks #44 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,022 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Transylvania University is "Rape" with 22 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in KY averaging 0.78 incidents per 1,000 students, Transylvania University reports 649% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

5.87 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2673

See peer comparison

State Rank (KY)

#44

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

5

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Transylvania University percentile rank 12.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2673 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Transylvania University reports 649% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$46,870
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,870
Avg Net Price
$21,913
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
How does this cost rank in KY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%
SAT Average
1287
SAT Math Range
540–690
ACT Average
27
ACT Range
24–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
87%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$40,447
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,705
Loan Repayment (3yr)
80%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Transylvania University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 25% (4 → 5 incidents)

010203040 202120222023 4 5 ▲ +25.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 010
Arson 000
Burglary 221
Fondling 1121
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 2182
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 2 3
Liquor 2023 4 10
Weapons 2023 0 1
Drugs 2022 4 8
Liquor 2022 0 16
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 7 11
Liquor 2021 3 26
Weapons 2021 0 0

Transylvania University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

KY

Transylvania University

5.87 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,673
Enrollment
1,022
Data year
2023

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Safety Score 1.96

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Transylvania University nationally (rank #2673), regardless of size or state.

Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington, KY
National Rank #2672
Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC
National Rank #2674
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY
National Rank #2671
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
National Rank #2675
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
National Rank #2670

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Transylvania University safe?
Transylvania University has a safety score of 5.87 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,673 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Transylvania University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Transylvania University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in KY.
Does Transylvania University have fire safety data?
Yes. Transylvania University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Transylvania University's Safety Profile

Transylvania University in Lexington, KY enrolls 1,022 students and has a safety score of 5.87 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2673 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 33 in 2022 to 5 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Transylvania University's 5.87 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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