UC Berkeley Cognitive Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 18% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Cognitive Science were admitted (57 of 318). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.74–3.96.

The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Cognitive Science transfers starts with MATH 51, MATH 10A and MATH 16A; 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.

18%

UC Berkeley Cognitive Science transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.74–3.96

GPA range of admitted transfers

318

Transfer applicants, 57 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Cognitive Science

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

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Major Requirements

UC Berkeley Cognitive Science Major Preparation

The courses UC Berkeley lists as Cognitive Science 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.

Prerequisites for the major

Complete 1 of these

MATH 51 Calculus I
MATH 10A Methods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics
MATH 16A Analytic Geometry and Calculus

Complete 1 of these

COMPSCI 61A The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB)
DATA C88C Computational Structures in Data Science

Complete 1 of these

COMPSCI C8 Foundations of Data Science
STAT 2 Introduction to Statistics
STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Major requirements

Complete 1 of these

COG SCI 1 Introduction to Cognitive Science
COG SCI 1B Introduction to Cognitive Science
COG SCI N1 Introduction to Cognitive Science

Complete 1 of these

PSYCH C61 Brain, Mind, and Behavior
PSYCH C64 Exploring the Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience

Complete 1 of these

MATH 55 Discrete Mathematics
COMPSCI 70 Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory

Complete 1 of these

PHILOS 3 The Nature of Mind
PHILOS 12A Introduction to Logic
PHILOS 25A Ancient Philosophy
PHILOS 25B Modern Philosophy
AGRS 36 Greek Philosophy

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Berkeley Cognitive Science transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 18% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Cognitive Science were admitted (57 of 318). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.74–3.96.

Does UC Berkeley have a Cognitive Science major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Berkeley offers Cognitive Science (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Cognitive Science?

UC Berkeley's Cognitive Science major preparation includes MATH 51, MATH 10A, MATH 16A, COMPSCI 61A, ENGIN 7 and DATA C88C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.