Improving the Experience for Community College Transfer Students

Community college transfer students face significant challenges in their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree, with only 16 percent successfully completing their four-year degrees. This alarmingly low success rate underscores the urgent need for colleges and universities to address the unique obstacles faced by transfer students and implement effective support strategies. As enrollment patterns shift and student demographics evolve, understanding and improving the transfer student experience has become essential for enrolling this demographic into four-year institutions. Access here.