UC Davis Mathematics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 71% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Mathematics were admitted (137 of 192). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.54–4.00.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for 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.

71%

UC Davis Mathematics transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.54–4.00

GPA range of admitted transfers

192

Transfer applicants, 137 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Mathematics

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 Mathematics Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as 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 1 of these

ECS 032A Introduction to Programming
ENG 006 Engineering Problem Solving

Complete 1 of these options

PHY 009A Classical Physics
PHY 007A General Physics · PHY 009A Classical Physics · STA 013 Elementary Statistics · STA 032 Gateway to Statistical Data Science

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Mathematics transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 71% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Mathematics were admitted (137 of 192). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.54–4.00.

Does UC Davis have a Mathematics major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Davis offers 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 Mathematics?

UC Davis's 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.