Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Institutional Financial Assistance is available to degree-seeking transfer students.
• Tuition and Fees:
  https://regionalcollegepa.org/cost-and-aid/

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  NPRC accepts transfer students who submit all required admissions materials and works to ensure that the transition to NPRC is as seamless as possible.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  During the 2023-2024 Academic Year NPRC received 38 complete transfer student applications.
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  During the 2023-2024 Academic Year NPRC accepted 38 complete transfer student applications.
• Percentage Accepted:
  NPRC accepted 100% of transfer students who completed the application process and submitted all required documentation.
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  26 of the transfer students accepted during the 2023-2024 Academic Year enrolled in courses with the College during that academic year.
• Transfer Agreements:
  NPRC has articulation agreements with the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Education and Training HUB, Erie County Community College (EC3), and Commonwealth University. Please visit our website to learn more.
• View Agreements:
  https://regionalcollegepa.org/office-of-the-registrar/transfer-services/transfer-agreements/
• Degree Completion Programs:
  NPRC offers the following Associate Degree Programs: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Studies, and Social Sciences.
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Credit for prior learning may be awarded to eligible students who completed specific high school technical/vocational programs. For additional details please visit https://regionalcollegepa.org/prior-learning-credit/#prior-learning-credit-agreements
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Credit for prior learning may be awarded to eligible students in a variety of circumstances including: successful completion of a nationally recognized exam, active industry credential or licensure, or military training.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  No minimum GPA is required for acceptance of transfer students.
• Official Transcripts:
  Transfer students wishing to transfer credits toward an NPRC degree are required to submit official transcripts to complete the transcript evaluation process.
• SAT Scores:
  As an open admission college, NPRC does not require students to submit SAT, ACT, or other college entrance exam scores.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  NPRC does not require any letters of recommendation as a condition of admission.
• Essay:
  NPRC does not require applicants to complete an essay as part of the admissions process as a condition of admission.
• Application Fee:
  NPRC does not charge an application fee.
• Interview:
  An interview is not required. Prospective students are encouraged to discuss how NPRC can meet their educational needs with a member of our recruitment team. To schedule an appointment please call 1-814-230-9010 or email info@rrcnpa.org.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Not Applicable
• Other Requirements:
  Please see NPRC's Transfer Credit Policy.
• Request More Information:
  Request More Information
• Apply Here:
  https://regionalcollegepa.org/application-process/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Any course with a grade of C or higher from any institution of higher learning for which an equivalent or related course exists at NPRC is eligible for consideration for the awarding of transfer credit.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for completion of a certificate or degree through enrollment in NPRC coursework.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  NPRC-9425-Transfer Credits-2023-06-09-final.pdf

Information for Transfer Out Students

• Number of Transferring:
  17 percent of students graduating in the 2023-2024 Academic Year who responded to NPRC's Graduate Survey self-reported plans to transfer to four-year institutions following graduation.
• Transfer Agreements:
  NPRC has articulation agreements with the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville Education and Training HUB, Erie County Community College (EC3), and Commonwealth University. Please visit our website to learn more.
• View Transfer Agreements:
  https://regionalcollegepa.org/office-of-the-registrar/transfer-services/transfer-agreements/