Academics
King’s College has been named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes the College’s commitment to creating supportive pathways that help community college transfer students complete their bachelor’s degrees, for the sixth year in a row.
King’s is among 275 four-year colleges and universities nationwide selected for this year’s honor roll. Recognition is considered one of the nation’s most comprehensive measures of transfer student success.
“This recognition is a testament to King’s College’s commitment to serving transfer students with excellence,” said Eric Grego, director of undergraduate recruitment. “From personalized admissions counseling to strong articulation agreements and generous transfer scholarships, we strive to remove barriers and create opportunities for students to continue their educational journey. We are honored to be recognized by Phi Theta Kappa as one of the nation’s top transfer-friendly institutions.”
Institutions are evaluated using data from the National Student Clearinghouse and PTK Connect, Phi Theta Kappa’s online platform connecting community college students with transfer opportunities. The evaluation considers five areas that influence transfer student success: student outcomes, credit mobility and degree applicability, financial support, recruitment and admissions practices, and campus engagement and support.
“This recognition is about much more than transfer agreements,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, president and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. “Successful transfer happens when institutions intentionally design policies, practices, and campus cultures that help students thrive after they arrive. These colleges have demonstrated that transfer student success is not accidental. It is a strategic priority.”
The institutions recognized in 2026 reported an average bachelor’s degree completion rate of 77% among transfer students. On average, 88% of transferred credits were applied toward students’ degrees, and 76% of transfer students received merit-based financial aid. At King's, every student who is a member of PTK receives an additional $1,000 scholarship annually. In addition, all accepted transfer students are awarded scholarships ranging from $20,000 to $27,000 per year.
A total of 1,117 colleges and universities completed Phi Theta Kappa’s institutional profile this year. The Transfer Honor Roll recognizes the top-performing institutions based on the organization’s comprehensive evaluation.
“Recognition matters because it shines a light on what works,” said Heather Yush, senior director of college relations for Phi Theta Kappa. “When colleges are recognized for transfer excellence, they create powerful examples that inspire other institutions to strengthen their own transfer pathways. Ultimately, that means more students earn the bachelor’s degrees they set out to achieve.”
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