UC Davis Communication
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 71% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Communication were admitted (406 of 568). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.39–3.83.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Communication transfers starts with ANT 004, LIN 001 and CMN 001; 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.

71%

UC Davis Communication transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.39–3.83

GPA range of admitted transfers

568

Transfer applicants, 406 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Communication

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 Communication Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Communication 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.

Preparation courses for the major

Complete 1 of these

ANT 004 Introduction to Anthropological Linguistics
LIN 001 Introduction to Linguistics

Complete 1 of these

CMN 001 Introduction to Public Speaking
CMN 003 Interpersonal Communication Competence
CMN 005 Global English & Communication

Complete all of these

CMN 010V Introduction to Communication
PHI 012 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
PSC 001 General Psychology
SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology

Complete 1 of these

SOC 056 Introduction to Social Statistics
STA 013 Elementary Statistics

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Communication transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 71% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Communication were admitted (406 of 568). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.39–3.83.

Does UC Davis have a Communication major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Communication?

UC Davis's Communication major preparation includes ANT 004, LIN 001, CMN 001, CMN 003, CMN 005 and CMN 010V, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.