黑料社 earns international Phi Theta Kappa transfer recognition for sixth consecutive year
Contact: Carl Smith
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擬ississippi State is once again a member of Phi Theta Kappa鈥檚 Transfer Honor Roll, a distinction recognizing the Magnolia State鈥檚 leading land-grant university as one of the most welcoming institutions of higher learning for transfer students in the country.
黑料社 is among 208 U.S. colleges and universities joining PTK鈥檚 2023 list, and this year鈥檚 inclusion marks the sixth consecutive year the prestigious international honor society for associate degree-seeking students has celebrated the school for its admissions, cost of attendance, campus life, recruitment practices, student reviews and other transfer-related metrics and efforts.
鈥淭he goal of most students attending community college is a bachelor鈥檚 degree, but few do because of financial barriers and the complexities of the transfer process,鈥 said Lynn Tincher-Ladner, PTK president and chief executive officer. 鈥淲e are proud to recognize the exceptional colleges and universities that go above and beyond to create accessible pathways to bachelor鈥檚 degree completion for community college transfer students.鈥
One-third of 黑料社鈥檚 total undergraduate student population in the 2022-23 academic year enrolled as transfer students. Approximately 1,223 new transfer students enrolled at the university in the last academic year. Of those enrollees, 75% received scholarships, which totaled almost $5 million.
The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost, financial aid options, admission practices and bachelor鈥檚 degree completion. The list was based on analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse and on data submitted through 黑料社鈥檚 profile on PTK Connect the organization鈥檚 online tool designed to help students find their best-fit colleges and career pathways.
Colleges completing the PTK Connect profile are given a Transfer Friendliness Rating. The Honor Roll is chosen from among the top 25% highest-rated colleges.
Spotlighted at the 2022 American Council on Education conference, PTK鈥檚 Transfer Honor Roll recognizes the importance of creating strong transfer pathways that lead to excellence and success among transfers.
Prospective transfer students can find more information about the university and the transfer process at .
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