Transylvania University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
1%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Transylvania University has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
78.7%(782)
Hispanic
5.5%(55)
African American
5.3%(53)
Asian
3.4%(34)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(4)
Two or More Races
5.6%(56)
Unknown
1.0%(10)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment1,007
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Transylvania University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Transylvania University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.1%(444)
Women
55.9%(563)

Gender Statistics

Men444

44% of total enrollment

Women563

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Transylvania University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(18)
18-19
46.5%(472)
20-21
41.7%(423)
22-24
9.6%(97)
25+
0.4%(4)

Age Diversity Insights

89%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Transylvania University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 79% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.5%(221)
Out-of-State
19.4%(54)
International
1.1%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State221

79% of student body

Out-of-State54

19% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age