Wellesley College is a women’s liberal arts school in Wellesley, MA. We know we just said it, but a reminder: this is a women’s college. While it is not far from Boston, Wellesley doesn’t feel urban. With forests, a golf course, and a private lake, the campus is perfect for those looking for the picturesque. Wellesley boasts popular programs in economics, political science, and world-class sciences.

If you want to transfer to a smallish research university in the south, Wake Forest University may be the perfect choice. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Wake Forest has exceptional STEM programs, a gorgeous location, and a generous financial aid policy (they meet 100% of demonstrated need! We love that!).

Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar College is a small, liberal arts college known for their programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Formerly a Seven Sisters school, Vassar became co-ed in 1969. Vassar is a competitive school, with an 18% first-year acceptance rate, but their transfer numbers are even more competitive, with a 12% acceptance rate.

The University of Texas Austin (UT) is a large, public research university in Austin, Texas. UT is a super popular school with our clients, both first-year and transfer, and it makes sense! It’s an extremely highly ranked public university with top-notch programs in everything from business to STEM to the humanities. First-year admission to UT is competitive, especially for out-of-state students, but their overall acceptance rate is 29%. Their transfer acceptance rate is similar – 30%, but a lot of those students come from automatic acceptance via community colleges. If you want to transfer to UT, you need to make sure you have the strongest application possible.

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.

So, you’re thinking of transferring. This is a big moment! And UNC Chapel Hill has an amazing tradition of accepting transfer students. Over 900 join the university each year, and they form a strong community at the university. The acceptance rate for transfer applicants is over 45%, and they prioritize accepting in-state students who are coming from two-year junior or community colleges. UNC Chapel Hill is notable for supporting students in transferring credits over, giving you an extra head start towards a UNC degree.

Claremont McKenna College (CMC), located in Claremont, California, is a small liberal arts college known for their emphasis on leadership, economics, and government. They’re part of the Claremont Colleges consortium, which allows you to take courses at five other schools and offers the kind of resources you’d get at a big school, but with a small school feel. If you want to transfer to CMC, you know it’s competitive.

Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, PA. The school is most known for its computer science and STEM programs, but there is a lot more going on at CMU. That being said, if you are trying to transfer as a STEM student, just know that it is competitive.

Located in the heart of New Orleans, Tulane University is a private research university that was originally founded as a medical school. It’s regularly listed as one of the happiest colleges in the US, and has become an increasingly popular school over the last few years. Last cycle, Tulane had a 15% first-year acceptance rate. But, you’re here because you’re interested in transferring to Tulane, so let’s give you all the information you need.

Swarthmore College, located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, is a small liberal arts college known for their programs in engineering, political science, and natural sciences. At Swarthmore, you get to be a part of the Tri-College Consortium, which allows students at Swarthmore, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr to all take classes at the other schools. It’s a competitive school to transfer into, but don’t let that discourage you.