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1 in 3 Students Transfer

College Transfer Guide

Transferring colleges is more common than you think. Here's everything you need to make a successful transition.

1/3
Of all students transfer at some point
38%
Transfer acceptance rate at selective schools
80%
Of credits typically transfer (varies widely)
$10K+
Potential savings via CC transfer path

Common Reasons to Transfer

Academic fit

Program quality, major availability, research opportunities

Financial

Better aid package, lower cost, changed family circumstances

Social/Personal

Campus culture, location, size, personal growth

Career goals

Better career services, internship access, alumni network

CC to 4-Year

Planned transfer path, 2+2 programs, articulation agreements

Good Reasons to Transfer

  • • Your major isn't offered or is weak at current school
  • • Financial circumstances changed significantly
  • • You've grown and need a different environment
  • • You planned to transfer (CC to 4-year)
  • • Career opportunities are better elsewhere

Think Twice If...

  • • You're just unhappy socially (give it time)
  • • You're running from problems you'd bring with you
  • • You haven't fully explored your current school
  • • You'd lose significant credits or scholarships
  • • It's only been one semester