UC Davis Anthropology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 72% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Anthropology were admitted (136 of 190). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.39–3.84.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Anthropology transfers starts with ANT 001, ANT 002 and ANT 003; the full list is below.
114 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Davis 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 Davis Anthropology Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Anthropology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Davis's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Evolutionary emphasis
Complete all of these
- ANT 001 Human Evolutionary Biology
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
- ANT 003 Introduction to Archaeology
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 015 From Birth to Death: The Evolution of the Human Life Cycle
- ANT 023 Introduction to World Prehistory
- ANT 024 Ancient Crops & People
- ANT 054 Introduction to Primatology
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 013 Scientific Method in Physical Anthropology
- SOC 056 Introduction to Social Statistics
- STA 013 Elementary Statistics
- STA 032 Gateway to Statistical Data Science
Sociocultural emphasis
Required
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
Complete 2 of these
- ANT 001 Human Evolutionary Biology
- ANT 003 Introduction to Archaeology
- ANT 004 Introduction to Anthropological Linguistics
Complete 2 of these
- ANT 020 Comparative Cultural Ecologies
- ANT 030 Sexualities
- ANT 032 Drugs, Science & Culture
- ANT 034 Cultures of Consumerism
- ANT 036 Star Trek as Social Theory
General emphasis
Complete all of these
- ANT 001 Human Evolutionary Biology
- ANT 002 Cultural Anthropology
- ANT 003 Introduction to Archaeology
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 004 Introduction to Anthropological Linguistics
- ANT 020 Comparative Cultural Ecologies
- ANT 030 Sexualities
- ANT 032 Drugs, Science & Culture
- ANT 034 Cultures of Consumerism
- ANT 036 Star Trek as Social Theory
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 015 From Birth to Death: The Evolution of the Human Life Cycle
- ANT 023 Introduction to World Prehistory
- ANT 024 Ancient Crops & People
- ANT 054 Introduction to Primatology
Complete 1 of these
- ANT 013 Scientific Method in Physical Anthropology
- SOC 012Y Data Visualization in the Social Sciences
- SOC 046 Introduction to Social Research Methods
- SOC 056 Introduction to Social Statistics
- STA 013 Elementary Statistics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Anthropology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 72% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Anthropology were admitted (136 of 190). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.39–3.84.
Does UC Davis have an Anthropology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Anthropology (A.B.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Anthropology?
UC Davis's Anthropology major preparation includes ANT 001, ANT 002, ANT 003, ANT 015, ANT 023 and ANT 024, 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 Davis for Anthropology?
Admitted Anthropology transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.39–3.84.
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