UC Davis Physics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 58% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Physics were admitted (60 of 103). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.94.

The major preparation UC Davis lists for Physics 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.

58%

UC Davis Physics transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.50–3.94

GPA range of admitted transfers

103

Transfer applicants, 60 admitted

114

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Physics

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

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Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

UC Davis Physics Major Preparation

The courses UC Davis lists as Physics 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 all of these

MAT 022A Linear Algebra
MAT 022B Differential Equations

Physics

Complete 1 of these options

PHY 009A Classical Physics · PHY 009B Classical Physics · PHY 009C Classical Physics · PHY 009D Modern Physics
PHY 009HA Honors Physics · PHY 009HB Honors Physics · PHY 009HC Honors Physics · PHY 009HD Honors Physics · PHY 009HE Honors Physics

Required

PHY 080 Experimental Techniques

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Davis Physics transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 58% of transfer applicants to UC Davis Physics were admitted (60 of 103). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.94.

Does UC Davis have a Physics major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Davis's Physics major preparation includes MAT 021A, MAT 021B, MAT 021C, MAT 021D, MAT 022A and MAT 022B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.