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Why Don’t More Community College Students Transfer?

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This content was created by The Chronicle‘s editorial team, supported by a grant from Ascendium.


A degree from a four-year institution is one of the best ways to land a job with a well-paying salary in today’s workforce. For many students, community colleges are a springboard to attending a four-year institution. However, out of every 100 community college students who intend to earn a bachelor’s degree, 32% ultimately transfer, and only 14% go on to earn their degree within six years.

What is holding community college students back from achieving their transfer goals? Our latest Explainer, “Why Don’t More Community College Students Transfer,” examines the problems and frustrations experienced by the community-college pipeline, and looks upon student success stories for examples of a successful transition. Download now to read more about key areas of this dilemma, including:

  • The most common hurdles facing community-college students
  • How the economy affects the mobilization of students
  • What states are doing to assist students

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About the Author
Alexander C. Kafka is a Chronicle senior editor. Email him at alexander.kafka@chronicle.com.