Which states have the best community college transfer policies?

I'm considering starting at a community college and want to know which states have the best transfer agreements with four-year universities. Does anyone have experience with this?

Sure, I can help shed some light on that! Many states have excellent transfer agreements, but three that often get highlighted for their efficient and student-friendly policies are California, Florida, and Washington.

California's community colleges maintain a strong transfer agreement with the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) guarantees admission with junior standing to CSU and provides priority admission consideration to your local CSU campus. In the UC system, Transfer Pathways guide you to prepare for your major at a UC campus.

Florida also has a very strong transfer policy. The 2+2 state policy guarantees graduates of one of Florida’s 28 state/community colleges an AA degree can transfer as juniors into the State University System.

Similarly, Washington state has a strong Direct Transfer Agreement. If a community college student in Washington completes a Direct Transfer Associate degree, they are able to transfer automatically to a four-year institution in the state, with general education requirements already fulfilled.

However, even with a streamlined transfer process, remember that admission to specific competitive majors might not be guaranteed. I would also advise researching individual colleges' articulation agreements and requirements, as these can vary.