The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 9, 2025

UT is a super popular school with our clients, both first-year and transfer, and it makes sense! First-year admission to UT is competitive, especially for out-of-state students, but their overall acceptance rate is 29%. If you want to transfer to UT, you need to make sure you have the strongest application possible.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Transferring colleges is a big decision, but its actually more common than you might think. In fact, 38% of first-time college students transfer schools within their first six years. Even big names like Barack Obama, Warren Buffett, and George Lucas transferred collegesand they found great success after making the leap.

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Between August and December of 2024, UT Austin received a record-breaking 90,562 applications for the fall 2025 semester, a 24.3% Fortunately, UT Austin accepts approximately 2,300 fall transfer students each year, so applying to transfer is a great option for current college students still wishing to pursue a UT Austin degree.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Columbia University welcomes over 125 transfer students each year, to Columbia College and Columbia Engineering. The Ivy League schools loves transfer students, but that doesnt mean its easy to get in. In the 2022-2023 application cycle, 3,254 students applied to transfer and only 10% were admitted. This has its own application.

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Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

It also appeals they will allow for Waitlist opt-ins for Fall 2025 external transfer applicants. I begin working with external transfers after theyve completed at least one semester of college courses post-high school. Changing your Freshman/Transfer status (for applicants only).

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Amherst is hard to get into, even as a transfer. Last year, their transfer admissions rate was only around 8.6%, which is very low (it was even lower than their first-year acceptance rate, which was around 9.8%). This is because, generally, 12 hours is the minimum needed per semester to be considered a full-time student.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Northwestern is also a very competitive school, with the first year acceptance rate dropping to 7% over the last few years. With this drop, its safe to assume that Northwestern will be similarly competitive if youre interested in transferring. Their transfer acceptance rate last cycle was 13%. And it is safe to assume!

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 20, 2025

Yes, transferring to Harvard is extremely hard. Harvard says it themselves, Each fall, we welcome a very small number (12 on average) of transfer students to Harvard College. acceptance rate. acceptance rate. Their first-year acceptance rate is also low (last year it was 3.5%ish); What, like its hard? schools.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Community college isn’t just an affordable way to ease into higher education before transferring to a four-year program—it’s also a great option if you want to skip the university route altogether. There’s no minimum course load, and you can even take semesters off if needed. The best part?

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Vanderbilt is also a fairly transfer-friendly school, more so than their peer institutions. They have a overall, first-year acceptance rate of 6%, but a transfer acceptance rate of 19%. Now, to put that in perspective, thats about 550 accepted students not a ton! Hello, Oak Ridge! Good grades are key.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Its also a great college to apply to for transfer. While the recent first-year acceptance rate has been a mere 9%, the transfer admissions acceptance rate is about 20 %. Barnard accepts transfer applicants for Fall Term or Spring Term admission, and the respective due dates are March 1 and November 1.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For the Class of 2028, Rice Universitys acceptance rate clocked in at 7.5%. That means for every 100 students who applied, only around seven received that exciting acceptance letter. Keep in mind, though, that Rice Universitys acceptance rate changes each year depending on the applicant pool and other factors.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

In recent years, UVA has received nearly 4,000 applications for transfer. They have only accepted around 33% of those applicants. However, this, compared against the first-year acceptance rate of 17%, has led to UVA having a reputation for being easy to get into as a transfer. Ask them how your credits measure up!),

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 1, 2025

Its a competitive school to transfer into, but dont let that discourage you. Swarthmores transfer acceptance rate last cycle was 7%, compared to the first-year rate of 9%. When we say 7%, that means 40 students were accepted out of 435 applicants. They also only accept fall transfers. Now, you wait.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 3, 2025

That being said, if you are trying to transfer as a STEM student, just know that it is competitive. Last year, the acceptance rate for first-year applicants was only 11%, and the transfer acceptance rate was even lower, at only around 5%. If you struggled in AP Chem, maybe dont take Orgo in the first semester of college.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 26, 2024

However, it is hard to transfer to Middlebury. Last year, their transfer acceptance rate was only around 6% (this was even lower than their first-year acceptance rate, which was more like 10%). We dont say this to scare you but rather to motivate you if you have been dreaming of transferring to Middlebury.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 21, 2024

BU is a very transfer-friendly school, and a look on their transfer admissions website makes that clear they even have you submit your current class syllabi with your application to help figure out where to award credit! BU also wants you to make sure the major youre interested in is even accepting transfers, which you can check here.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 27, 2024

If you are considering transferring to Bowdoin, there are a couple of things you need to do because, spoiler alert, it is hard. Last year, their first-year acceptance rate was just about 8%. This is an extremely low acceptance rate. However, their transfer rate was even lower at about 6%. thats only 18 applicants.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

The University of Florida acceptance rate definitely proves its not easy to get a spot. From acceptance rates and GPA expectations to test scores, deadlines, and insider tips on what admissions teams really look forweve got you covered. What Is the University of Floridas Acceptance Rate? Thats an acceptance rate of just 24%.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

What application components stay the same, which differ, and what will you need to apply for transfer admission? Transfer Admission Timeline The first time to be aware of is that the application timeline for transfer students differs from that for first-year applicants. How do you apply for transfer admission?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

With shrinking demand at the top of the funnel both domestically and internationally, US colleges are reassessing their traditional, first-year, fall semester enrollment models. before returning to the main campus to after a semester or two. Challenge your concept of what your first semester or year might look like. Be flexible.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

An example of this might be that each student must take 2 natural science classes, 2 social science classes and 3 semesters of a language etc. Admissions/Application Language*: Acceptance/Admission: An offer of admission to a college for its incoming class.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Most colleges are not very transparent about the percentage of students they accept with or without scores. So, how many students a college accepts test-optional is not the only statistic colleges don’t necessarily publish. Colleges are using AI algorithms to determine whether a student they accept will attend. •

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 10, 2024

You know you want to transfer, and why—now it’s helpful to see where you’ll have the best odds of being admitted. Transfer acceptance rates vary widely and sometimes unexpectedly. Knowing which colleges are more transfer-friendly can help you narrow down your list and target the right schools. 29% Columbia 3.7%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

One of your options would be to search for colleges that accept low GPAs. Fortunately, there are colleges that accept low GPAs. Meanwhile, the average GPA of admitted students represents the average GPA of the students who were actually accepted. to receive financial aid.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 15, 2025

Get Started USC VS UCLA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW USC Private Research University (10% Acceptance Rate for the Class of 2029) Founded in 1880, the University of Southern California is the oldest private research university in the western U.S. Transfer students had an acceptance rate of 21.6%.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 5, 2025

Transfer credits If you’ve completed a college-level English Composition course with a grade of C or better (or “Passed”), you may be exempt from taking this requirement. Transfer college-level English composition courses with a grade of C or better. Check with UCLA admissions to verify your transfer credits.

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BestColleges

JUNE 26, 2024

Several selective universities offer students "guaranteed" transfer admission instead of outright acceptances. These students spend a year studying elsewhere, knowing they have a strong chance of transferring if they meet academic criteria. What Is the Guaranteed Transfer Option?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 9, 2024

For community college students, transferring is often already built into the plan, but many other students will choose to transfer from one four-year college to another before graduation ( about 15% of all college students are transfers ). Timeline : You may not need to wait an entire year to apply to transfer.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 10, 2025

Now if you’re calculating things by semester, tuition is charged at a flat rate of $34,000 per term, regardless of credit load. That brings the Columbia University cost per semester to about $46,708.50, once all fees and living costs are added. You can pay by bank transfer, credit card, or check. Prefer flexibility?

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In 2022, Amherst’s acceptance rate was 7.25%, and their transfer acceptance rate was 6%. To put it more plainly, 503 people applied to transfer to Amherst in 2022, and only 30 were admitted. Let’s break down what you need to transfer: Amherst’s Requirements Let’s start with what Amherst requires of you , hopeful transfer.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 31, 2022

All undergraduate students at Vanderbilt are required to live on campus — including transfers — and Greek life places a huge role. The acceptance rate for first years at Vanderbilt has dropped precipitously to just over 6% , and 100% of accepted students had received one or more major honors or held major leadership positions.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 7, 2024

The first-year acceptance rate at Scripps is 28%, but the transfer acceptance rate is 11%!! This signals to us that people are like, really happy at Scripps, since so few spots open up each year for transfers. Scripps welcomes applicants who wish to transfer in at first-year, sophomore, or junior status.”

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Ivy Central

MAY 8, 2023

The extra semesters or years you take to graduate increases the cost of your degree. Admission Acceptance Rate In 2023, Wellesley received 8,400 applications, and 13% of students were offered admission. Acceptance GPA The students admitted to William & Mary have an average high school GPA of more than 3.97.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 14, 2024

If you’re thinking about transferring to Swarthmore, know it is highly, highly competitive. The first-year acceptance rate is 8%, and last year they only accepted 2.4% of transfer students. Don’t get too panicked, we have some tricks and tips to help you maximize your Swarthmore transfer app.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 31, 2023

If you’re transferring to Oberlin, it’s good to know the stats, so here they are. Oberlin has a first-year acceptance rate of ~30ish percent each year, but their transfer acceptance rate is in the low 20s. Don’t fret though, if you want to transfer – it’s not impossible! Write Good Essays Oberlin has one essay.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 25, 2024

Wesleyan is a competitive school to get into, with an acceptance rate of about 14% for first-year students. That rigor translates to transfers too, with only 95 of the 473 applicants who applied last cycle gaining admission. That competitiveness means you need to have a solid transfer application, and that starts day 1 of college.

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