UC Davis Music
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 65% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Music were admitted (30 of 46). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.21–3.74.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Music transfers starts with MUS 006A, MUS 006B and MUS 007A; 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.

65%

UC Davis Music transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.21–3.74

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 30 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Music

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

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

UC Davis Music Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Music 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.

Music

Complete all of these

MUS 006A Elementary Theory, Part 1
MUS 006B Elementary Theory, Part 2

Complete all of these

MUS 007A Intermediate Theory, Part 1
MUS 007B Intermediate Theory, Part 2
MUS 007C Intermediate Theory, Part 3
MUS 013 Introduction to Musicianship
MUS 016A Elementary Musicianship, Part 1
MUS 016B Elementary Musicianship, Part 2
MUS 017A Intermediate Musicianship, Part 1
MUS 017B Intermediate Musicianship, Part 2
MUS 017C Intermediate Musicianship, Part 3
MUS 024A History of Western Music: Baroque & Classic Eras
MUS 024B History of Western Music: Romantic Era

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Music transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 65% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Music were admitted (30 of 46). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.21–3.74.

Does UC Davis have a Music major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Davis's Music major preparation includes MUS 006A, MUS 006B, MUS 007A, MUS 007B, MUS 007C and MUS 013, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.