UC Berkeley Political Economy
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 12% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Political Economy were admitted (31 of 253). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.75–4.00.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Political Economy transfers starts with ECON 1, GLOBAL 45 and STAT 2; 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 Political Economy Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Political Economy 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
Courses listed
- ECON 1 Introduction to Economics
- GLOBAL 45 Survey of World History
Complete 1 of these
- STAT 2 Introduction to Statistics
- STAT C8 Foundations of Data Science
- STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- STAT 21 Introductory Probability and Statistics for Business
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Political Economy transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 12% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Political Economy were admitted (31 of 253). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.75–4.00.
Does UC Berkeley have a Political Economy major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Political Economy (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Political Economy?
UC Berkeley's Political Economy major preparation includes ECON 1, GLOBAL 45, STAT 2, STAT C8, STAT 20 and STAT 21. 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 Political Economy?
Admitted Political Economy transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.75–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Political Economy?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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