UC Berkeley Economics
Transfer Acceptance Rate and Classes
14% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Economics were admitted in 2025.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Economics transfers starts with ECON 1, MATH 51 and MATH 52; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Transfermatic has a class-by-class UC Berkeley Economics plan for 25 California community colleges.
Source: UC Berkeley 2025 transfer admit data, all applicants to this major.
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
UC Berkeley Economics Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Required for admission
Required
- ECON 1 Introduction to Economics
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 51 Calculus I
- MATH 52 Calculus II
- MATH 16A Analytic Geometry and Calculus
- MATH 16B Analytic Geometry and Calculus
Admission
What UC Berkeley Says About Economics Transfers
- From fall 2027, transfers who pick Economics on the application are automatically declared. Any declaration courses still missing must be finished to graduate.
- General education: IGETC/Cal-GETC is not required for admission to Letters & Science, but L&S highly recommends it for degree progress. You still need the UC 7-course pattern.
- TAG: UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: econ.berkeley.edu · ls.berkeley.edu · admissions.berkeley.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UC Berkeley Economics Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Economics transfer acceptance rate?
14% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Economics were admitted in 2025.
Does UC Berkeley have a Economics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Economics?
UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation includes ECON 1, MATH 51, MATH 52, MATH 16A and MATH 16B. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Economics?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
Which community colleges have a UC Berkeley Economics transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UC Berkeley's Economics major preparation.
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