UC Berkeley Data Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 14% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Data Science were admitted (105 of 752). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.80–4.00.

The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Data Science transfers starts with MATH 51, MATH 52 and MATH 56; 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.

14%

UC Berkeley Data Science transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.80–4.00

GPA range of admitted transfers

752

Transfer applicants, 105 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Data Science

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

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each UC Berkeley requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Berkeley Data Science Major Preparation

The courses UC Berkeley lists as Data 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.

Major requirements

Courses listed

MATH 51 Calculus I
MATH 52 Calculus II

Complete 1 of these

MATH 56 Linear Algebra
MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

Also listed by UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Highly recommended

DATA C8 Foundations of Data Science
COMPSCI 61B Data Structures

1 of these

COMPSCI 61A The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB)

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UC Berkeley's own Data Science requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Berkeley Data Science transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 14% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Data Science were admitted (105 of 752). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.80–4.00.

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

Yes. UC Berkeley offers Data 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 Data Science?

UC Berkeley's Data Science major preparation includes MATH 51, MATH 52, MATH 56 and MATH 54. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.