I'm considering going to Coastline Community College and then transferring to a CSU or UC. Does anyone know what the transfer rates are like? I'm curious if many students successfully move on to four-year universities.
As someone familiar with the college landscape, I can tell you that community colleges often have partnerships with state universities to ease the transition for transfer students. In the case of Coastline Community College, they do have an agreement with California State University, known as the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), which is designed to allow students to complete their general education alongside lower division major requirements before transferring.
While exact transfer rates may vary year by year, many community college students successfully transfer to four-year institutions every year. For more precise data, I would recommend reaching out directly to Coastline's admissions or academic advising office. They should be able to provide you with the most recent figures for their transfer success rates and might also mention specific programs or supports in place that can aid in the transition.
Remember, the strength of your academic record and the completion of your required courses also play significant roles in the success of your transfer application. So while transfer rates are a useful starting point, your personal efforts and achievements will be equally if not more important.
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