Transfer Credit Evaluator Formula

Understand the math behind the transfer credit evaluator. Each variable explained with a worked example.

Use the Transfer Credit Evaluator

Formulas Used

Estimated Accepted Credits

credits_accepted = accepted_credits

Credits Not Accepted

credits_lost = credits_submitted - accepted_credits

Credits Remaining for Degree

remaining_to_degree = max(degree_required - total_earned, 0)

Degree Completion After Transfer

completion_pct = min(total_earned / degree_required * 100, 100)

Variables

Variable	Description	Default
`credits_submitted`	Transfer Credits Submitted	60
`acceptance_rate_pct`	Expected Acceptance Rate(%)	75
`degree_required`	Degree Total Credits	120
`existing_credits`	Credits Already Earned at New School	0
`accepted_credits`	Derived value`= floor(credits_submitted * acceptance_rate_pct / 100)`	calculated
`total_earned`	Derived value`= accepted_credits + existing_credits`	calculated

How It Works

How Transfer Credit Evaluation Works

When transferring between institutions, not all credits may be accepted. Acceptance depends on accreditation, course equivalency, and grade requirements.

Formula

Accepted Credits = Transfer Credits x Acceptance Rate

Remaining = Degree Required - (Accepted + Existing)

Typical acceptance rates range from 60-90% depending on how closely the institutions' curricula align.

Worked Example

A student submits 60 transfer credits with a 75% expected acceptance rate for a 120-credit degree, having 0 credits at the new school.

credits_submitted = 60acceptance_rate_pct = 75degree_required = 120existing_credits = 0

01Accepted credits: floor(60 x 0.75) = floor(45) = 45
02Credits lost: 60 - 45 = 15
03Remaining: 120 - 45 = 75
04Completion: 45 / 120 x 100 = 37.5 %

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