Phi Theta Kappa Recognizes Lindenwood for Exemplary Transfer Pathways

For a fourth consecutive year, Lindenwood University has been recognized on the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's Transfer Honor Roll, announced by the organization June 10.

The University joins 228 institutions to be named in 2024. The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life for transfer, admission practices, and bachelor's degree completion.

"Lindenwood University loves transfer students, and to be recognized for our support of PTK members and transfer students for a fourth year in a row is a true testament to that," Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions Rachel Imming said. "I am incredibly proud of the work we do here to provide an affordable, quality education for transfer students, with personalized support every step of the way."

The Transfer Honor Roll recognizes the importance of creating strong transfer pathways that lead to excellence and success among community college transfer students, and this year's winners had exceptional outcomes, and several of these included:

• Average percent of transfer in undergraduate population - 37%
• Average bachelor's degree completion rate among transfers - 77%
• Average credit transferred toward a degree major and/or plan - 82%
• Average percent of transfer students receiving merit-based financial aid - 67%

"The goal of most students attending community college is earning a bachelor's degree, but few do because of financial barriers and the complexity of the transfer process," says Dr. Lynn Tincher Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. "We are proud to recognize the exceptional colleges and universities that go above and beyond to create accessible pathways to bachelor's degree completion for community college transfer students."

Lindenwood University has signed agreements with several local colleges, taking a proactive approach to eliminating barriers most encountered during the transfer process. In addition, the University has committed financial resources to support transfer students through academic and Bridge Program scholarships.