UC Berkeley Aerospace Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 16% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Aerospace Engineering were admitted (37 of 229). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.86–4.00.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Aerospace Engineering transfers starts with MATH 51, MATH 52 and MATH 53; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Aerospace Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Aerospace Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Required courses for admission
Courses listed
- MATH 51 Calculus I
- MATH 52 Calculus II
- MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus
- MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- PHYSICS 7B Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Courses listed
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B
Complete 1 of these
- ASTRON 7A Introduction to Astrophysics
- ASTRON 10 Introduction to General Astronomy
- BIOLOGY 1A General Biology Lecture (Cells, Genetics, Animal Form & Function) and BIOLOGY 1AL General Biology Laboratory
- BIOLOGY 1B General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 1B General Chemistry
- CHEM 3A Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3AL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 3B Chemical Structure and Reactivity and CHEM 3BL Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- MCELLBI 32 Introduction to Human Physiology and MCELLBI 32L Introduction to Human Physiology Laboratory
- PHYSICS 7C Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Strongly recommended courses
1 of these
- ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB)
- COMPSCI 61A The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
- MAT SCI 45 Properties of Materials and MAT SCI 45L Properties of Materials Laboratory
- MEC ENG C85 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
1 of these
- MEC ENG 40 Thermodynamics
- ENGIN 40 Engineering Thermodynamics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Aerospace Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 16% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Aerospace Engineering were admitted (37 of 229). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.86–4.00.
Does UC Berkeley have an Aerospace Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Aerospace Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Aerospace Engineering?
UC Berkeley's Aerospace Engineering major preparation includes MATH 51, MATH 52, MATH 53, MATH 54, PHYSICS 7A and PHYSICS 7B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Aerospace Engineering?
Admitted Aerospace Engineering transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.86–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Aerospace Engineering?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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