UC Berkeley Social Welfare
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 27% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Social Welfare were admitted (26 of 96). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.92.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Social Welfare transfers starts with PSYCH 1, STAT 2 and STAT 20; 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 Social Welfare Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Social Welfare 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.
Required courses for admission
Required
- PSYCH 1 General Psychology
Complete 1 of these
- STAT 2 Introduction to Statistics
- STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- STAT 21 Introductory Probability and Statistics for Business
- SOCIOL 5 Evaluation of Evidence
- POL SCI 3 Introduction to Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods
Complete 1 of these
- SOCIOL 1 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCIOL 3AC Principles of Sociology
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Highly recommended
- ANTHRO 3 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- ECON 1 Introduction to Economics
- POL SCI 1 Introduction to American Politics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Social Welfare transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 27% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Social Welfare were admitted (26 of 96). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.92.
Does UC Berkeley have a Social Welfare major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Social Welfare (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Social Welfare?
UC Berkeley's Social Welfare major preparation includes PSYCH 1, STAT 2, STAT 20, STAT 21, SOCIOL 5 and POL SCI 3, with more courses in the list on this page. 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 Social Welfare?
Admitted Social Welfare transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.50–3.92.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Social Welfare?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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