How many credits from community college can I transfer to Stanford?

I'm planning to apply as a transfer student to Stanford from my community college. I'm not sure how many of my completed credits will transfer over. Does anyone have experience with this and can share what it was like?

Stanford's transfer credit policy is somewhat restrictive compared to other colleges. Even if courses have been completed at an accredited institution, Stanford does not guarantee that they will transfer.

Generally, up to 90 quarter units or 60-semester units of previous college work may be transferred to Stanford and be counted towards the overall 180 units required to graduate. However, these 90 credits are rarely used toward degree requirements. Stanford expects that transfer students will spend at least two years in full-time study at Stanford to graduate.

To provide an example, if you've completed a year of calculus or physics at your community college, that sequence will transfer and fulfill the Math or Physics requirement for a major. However, most classes in the liberal arts, such as history or literature, even if they're similar to courses offered at Stanford, usually won't fulfill specific Stanford requirements.

You are evaluated in terms of your work at Stanford once you have been admitted and the final official transcripts have been received. Stanford reviews each course individually for equivalency. So it depends on the nature of the coursework you've completed, and how closely it aligns with Stanford's curriculum.

Hope this clarifies things. It's always best to reach out directly to Stanford's office of undergraduate admission or consult with a transfer advisor at your current institution for the most accurate and personalized information.