UC Davis Cognitive Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 79% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Cognitive Science were admitted (226 of 287). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.44–3.91.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Cognitive Science transfers starts with CGS 001, LIN 001 and PHI 012; 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.

79%

UC Davis Cognitive Science transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.44–3.91

GPA range of admitted transfers

287

Transfer applicants, 226 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Cognitive Science

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 Davis requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Davis Cognitive Science Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Cognitive Science 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.

Cognitive science

Required

CGS 001 Introduction to Cognitive Science

Linguistics

Required

LIN 001 Introduction to Linguistics

Philosophy

Complete all of these

PHI 012 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
PHI 013G Minds, Brains, & Computers with Discussion

Psychology

Required

PSC 001 General Psychology

Research methods

Required

PSC 041 Research Methods in Psychology

Statistics

Required

STA 013 Elementary Statistics

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Cognitive Science transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 79% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Cognitive Science were admitted (226 of 287). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.44–3.91.

Does UC Davis have a Cognitive Science major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Davis offers Cognitive Science (A.B.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Cognitive Science?

UC Davis's Cognitive Science major preparation includes CGS 001, LIN 001, PHI 012, PHI 013G, PSC 001 and PSC 041, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.