How many transfer students attend Chestnut Hill College?

Roughly 33% of the student body is comprised of transfer students from other two and four year colleges.

How many credits do I need to apply as a transfer student?

Transfer applicants may apply with any number of pre-existing credits. However if you transfer before earning your Associates Degree, you must submit high school transcript prior to enrollment. ***Thie additional material will not hinder the admission decision.

Transfer of Credits 

Chestnut Hill College will accept up to 75 transfer credits provided the courses meet the criteria outlined below. Regardless of the number of credits transferred to the College, students must complete a minimum of 45 academic credits at Chestnut Hill College in order to earn a degree. Students must also meet all applicable Core and Major Requirements as outlined in the catalog, which may require them to complete more than 45 academic credits.  
In order for a course to be accepted in transfer, it must meet the following criteria: 

Chestnut Hill College is a place that provides a holistic education, in a beautiful setting, among an inclusive community. The value of such an education is high; the personal attention in the classroom coupled with an active student life both on and off-campus provides students and parents with more than just a degree after four years. It leaves students with the feeling of being prepared to enter the "real world" with skills that transcend the classroom.

Chestnut Hill College has established exchange agreements with the institutions listed below that allow students from these universities to attend CHC for study or research programs. Please note, CHC does accept short-term visiting students who are not from our recognized exchange partners.