UC Davis Applied Mathematics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 69% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Applied Mathematics were admitted (168 of 243). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.63–3.98.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Applied Mathematics transfers starts with MAT 021A, MAT 021B and MAT 021C; 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.

69%

UC Davis Applied Mathematics transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.63–3.98

GPA range of admitted transfers

243

Transfer applicants, 168 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Applied Mathematics

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

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Major Requirements

UC Davis Applied Mathematics Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Applied Mathematics 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.

Mathematics

Complete all of these

MAT 021A Calculus
MAT 021B Calculus
MAT 021C Calculus
MAT 021D Vector Analysis

Complete 1 of these options

MAT 067 Modern Linear Algebra
MAT 022A Linear Algebra · MAT 108 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
MAT 027A Linear Algebra with Applications to Biology · MAT 108 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics

Complete 1 of these

MAT 022B Differential Equations
MAT 027B Differential Equations with Applications to Biology

Mathematics

Required

MAT 022AL Linear Algebra Computer Laboratory

Programming

Complete all of these

ECS 032A Introduction to Programming
ENG 006 Engineering Problem Solving

Complete 1 of these options

CHE 002A General Chemistry and CHE 002B General Chemistry and CHE 002C General Chemistry
BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth · BIS 002B Introduction to Biology: Principles of Ecology & Evolution
ECN 001A Principles of Microeconomics · ECN 001B Principles of Macroeconomics
PHY 009A Classical Physics · PHY 009B Classical Physics
STA 032 Gateway to Statistical Data Science · STA 100 Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Applied Mathematics transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 69% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Applied Mathematics were admitted (168 of 243). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.63–3.98.

Does UC Davis have an Applied Mathematics major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Davis offers Applied Mathematics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Applied Mathematics?

UC Davis's Applied Mathematics major preparation includes MAT 021A, MAT 021B, MAT 021C, MAT 021D, MAT 067 and MAT 022A, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.