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Community college

A public two-year college offering associate degrees, certificates and transfer routes to four-year universities, usually with open admission.

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United States
Topic
Higher education

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Associate degree United States
A two-year undergraduate degree, such as an AA or AS, often from a community college. Broadly comparable to a UK foundation degree or HND in level.
Transfer student United States
A student who moves from one college to another, such as from a community college to a university.

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