UC Berkeley Statistics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 31% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Statistics were admitted (95 of 309). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.79–4.00.

The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Statistics transfers starts with MATH 51, MATH 52 and MATH 53; 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.

31%

UC Berkeley Statistics transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.79–4.00

GPA range of admitted transfers

309

Transfer applicants, 95 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Statistics

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 Statistics Major Preparation

The courses UC Berkeley lists as Statistics 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 for admission

Courses listed

MATH 51 Calculus I
MATH 52 Calculus II

Complete 1 of these

MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus
MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
MATH 56 Linear Algebra

Also listed by UC Berkeley

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

Highly recommended

MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus
STAT 2 Introduction to Statistics

1 of these

MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
MATH 56 Linear Algebra

1 of these

STAT 20 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
DATA C8 Foundations of Data Science

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Berkeley Statistics transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 31% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Statistics were admitted (95 of 309). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.79–4.00.

Does UC Berkeley have a Statistics major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Berkeley offers Statistics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Statistics?

UC Berkeley's Statistics major preparation includes MATH 51, MATH 52, MATH 53, MATH 54 and MATH 56. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.