UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 55% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies were admitted (16 of 29). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.51–3.93.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Ethnic Studies transfers starts with ETH STD 11AC.
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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Which classes count at your community college?
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Ethnic Studies 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.
Lower division major requirements
Required
- ETH STD 11AC Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Electives (lower division)
2 of these
- AFRICAM 4A Africa: History and Culture
- AFRICAM 4B Africa: History and Culture
- AFRICAM 5A African American Life and Culture in the United States
- AFRICAM 5B African American Life and Culture in the United States
- ASAMST 20A Introduction to the History of Asians in the United States
- ASAMST 20AC Asian American Communities and Race Relations
- ASAMST 20B Contemporary Issues in Asian American Communities
- ASAMST 20C Cultural Politics and Practices in Asian American Communities
- CHICANO 20 Introduction to Chicano Culture
- CHICANO 40 Introduction to Chicano Literature in English
- CHICANO 50 Introduction to Chicano History
- CHICANO 70 Latino Politics
- GWS 10 Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies
- GWS 14 Gender, Sexuality, and Race in Global Political Issues
- GWS 20 Introduction to Feminist Theory
- LGBT 20AC Alternative Sexual Identities and Communities in Contemporary American Society
- NATAMST 20A Introduction to Native American Studies
- NATAMST 20B Introduction to Native American Studies II: Cultural Practice, Art, and Identity
- NATAMST 71 Native Americans in North America to 1900
- NATAMST 72 Native Americans in North America 1900-Present
- NATAMST C73AC Indigenous Peoples in Global Inequality
- Courses that satisfy the elective requirement for the Ethnic Studies major
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 55% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies were admitted (16 of 29). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.51–3.93.
Does UC Berkeley have an Ethnic Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Ethnic Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Ethnic Studies?
UC Berkeley's Ethnic Studies major preparation includes ETH STD 11AC. 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 Ethnic Studies?
Admitted Ethnic Studies transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.51–3.93.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Ethnic Studies?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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