"It is not unusual for students to transfer from one college to another. In fact, according to a report published last year by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, 38 percent of students who began college in fall 2011 switched schools within six years.
Some students begin their studies with the intention to transfer. For instance, to cut college costs, many first enroll at low-tuition community colleges with a plan to transfer to their target four-year college or university after they have completed two years of study.
Other students rejected by their dream school enroll at a second-choice college with the hope of earning stellar grades that will allow them to qualify for transfer admission." …