I’m a JUCO transfer from New York. My top 3 schools are UVA, UT Austin, and UNC Chapel Hill. I have backup schools, but I’m curious of how much not being in-state effects my chances of admission at these schools. I have a 4.0 JUCO GPA so assuming that grades aren’t an issue what level of disadvantage am I at versus a kid from one of those states who’s applying with the same or even a worse GPA?
Thanks for all responses.
I think state schools have to accept a certain amount of in-state kids (because the state gives them funding? not sure)
For out-of state, there aren’t as many spots so it is more competitive.
From what I know only 25% of students at UNC-CH can be from OOS and only 30% of students at UVA can be from OOS. Those accepted tend to be very high profile; those who might qualify for Ivy League. I don’t know anything about your other schools.
I just figured out that JUCO might mean “junior college.” You should look at the Common Data Sets of the schools you are considering and see your chances as a transfer. Schools with high retention rates tend to be very selective for the few transfer spots they have. As an OOS transfer you will most likely be full pay.
UNC doesn’t set a limit to out-of-state TRANSFERS, only freshmen. I’m not sure about the other schools, but you seem to have a good shot at UNC.
That’s good to know. UNC is obviously a very attractive school for a lot of reasons. I hope UT and UVA have similar policies.
For most people, the deal killer w being OOS is the OOS tuition, not the admit rate.
Those schools are extremely competitive for OOS students. In-state transfers would have priority.
I know about UNC (82% in-state quota is only for freshman admissions). You should check directly with UT and UVA regarding their policies. UT is notoriously brutal for out-of-state admissions, but I don’t know whether that holds for transfers. They might have transfer agreements with TX community colleges, but that’s pure speculation on my part. If you’re sufficiently interested, you can research it on your own. Even if people answer these questions on this thread, you should always confirm the information with the specific colleges. Their policies can change from year to year, and anonymous strangers on the Internet love to appear more authoritative than they really are. I have been corrected many times, and I have corrected others. The universities are the final authorities on their own policies (or we hope they are).
UT has a CAP program for students to transfer in from other UT campuses. There are also transfers from the local CC. You need to call UT about OOS transfers. It might depend a lot on your major. UT is also very expensive for OOS.
I will be getting in touch with admissions at these schools to ask about their policies, that does seem to be the right move. With regards to the expense I’ll be 24 when I transfer so I should get a lot of help as an independent with my financial aid.
In-state transfers, I gather, would have a priority. You don’t seem to be at a dire disadvantage but do realize that your spot would probably be given to an in-state kid first. Have you applied/considered any NY schools?
Don’t count on financial aid from UT.
I haven’t given much consideration to transferring to a SUNY school. Their business programs aren’t ranked especially high and I have no interest in remaining in the northeast for any period of time after graduation.
The only aid you are assured is Pell, if you qualify, and a student loan. Most OOS won’t give any aid at all UT won’t. While UNC and UVA do for freshmen, I don’t know the policy for transfers, better check.