UC Davis Data Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Data Science were admitted (171 of 414). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.71–3.96.
The major preparation UC Davis lists for Data Science transfers starts with ECS 032A, ECS 032B and MAT 022A; 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 Data Science Major Preparation
The courses UC Davis lists as Data 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.
Computer science engineering
Complete all of these
- ECS 032A Introduction to Programming
- ECS 032B Introduction to Data Structures
Mathematics
Complete all of these
- MAT 022A Linear Algebra
- MAT 021A Calculus
- MAT 021B Calculus
- MAT 021C Calculus
- MAT 021D Vector Analysis
Statistics
Complete 1 of these
- STA 035A Statistical Data Science I
- STA 013 Elementary Statistics
Complete all of these
- STA 035B Statistical Data Science II
- STA 035C Statistical Data Science III
Computer science engineering
Required
- ECS 017 Data, Logic, & Computing
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Davis Data Science transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Data Science were admitted (171 of 414). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.71–3.96.
Does UC Davis have a Data Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Davis offers Data Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Davis for Data Science?
UC Davis's Data Science major preparation includes ECS 032A, ECS 032B, MAT 022A, MAT 021A, MAT 021B and MAT 021C, 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 Data Science?
Admitted Data Science transfers to UC Davis had GPAs of 3.71–3.96.
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