A transfer college is a type of educational institution where students can begin their higher education journey before moving, or "transferring," to another college or university to complete their degree. These colleges, often community colleges or junior colleges, offer two-year associate degrees. After completing these, students can transfer to four-year universities to earn a bachelor's degree.

One cool fact about transfer colleges is that they are usually more affordable than four-year universities. This means students can save money during their first two years of college. The average tuition for a public two-year college in the 2022-2023 academic year was about $3,800, compared to about $10,740 for in-state students at public four-year colleges.

Transfer colleges also have smaller class sizes. This is great because it means students can get more attention and help from their teachers. The student-to-faculty ratio in community colleges is usually around 20:1, whereas big universities can be much higher.

Another interesting thing is that many transfer colleges have agreements with universities. These agreements, known as "articulation agreements," help make sure that the credits students earn at the transfer college will be accepted by the university they transfer to. This makes the transition smoother.