Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  For Academic Year 2021-2022, more than 77% of degree-seeking students at NPRC received financial aid.
• Tuition and Fees:
  https://regionalcollegepa.org/cost-and-aid/

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  NPRC accepts all transfer students who submit a complete application and works to ensure that the transition to NPRC is as seamless as possible.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  During the 2022-2023 Academic Year NPRC received 14 complete transfer student applications.
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  During the 2022-2023 Academic Year NPRC accepted 14 complete transfer student applications.
• Percentage Accepted:
  NPRC accepted 100% of students who completed the application process and submitted all required documentation.
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  9 of the transfer students accepted during the 2022-2023 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 and Commonwealth University. To learn more about the College's transfer agreements please visit the College's website.
• 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. NPRC also offers a 30 credit hour Certificate in General Studies.
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Credit for prior learning may be awarded to eligible students who completed specified high school technical/vocational programs. For additional details please visit the College's website.
• 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:
  Receipt of complete official transcripts is required to conduct the transcript evaluation process for transfer students.
• 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:
  To support accessibility and affordability, 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 an Educational Representative. To schedule an appointment please call 1-814-230-9010 or email info@rrcnpa.org.
• Other Requirements:
  Please see NPRC's Transfer Credit Policy.
• 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:
  Forty-three percent of students graduating in the 2022-2023 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 and Commonwealth University. To learn more about the College's transfer agreements please visit the College's website.
• View Transfer Agreements:
  https://regionalcollegepa.org/office-of-the-registrar/transfer-services/transfer-agreements/