UC Irvine Sociology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 65% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Sociology were admitted (567 of 872). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.54–3.90.

The major preparation UC Irvine lists for Sociology transfers starts with SOCIOL 1, SOCIOL 2 and SOCIOL 3; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCI for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

65%

UCI Sociology transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.54–3.90

GPA range of admitted transfers

872

Transfer applicants, 567 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Sociology

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 UCI requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Irvine Sociology Major Preparation

The courses UC Irvine lists as Sociology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCI's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major preparation courses

Required

SOCIOL 1 Introduction to Sociology

Complete 1 of these

SOCIOL 2 Global and International Sociology
SOCIOL 3 Introduction to Social Problems

Complete 3 of these

SOCIOL 31 Introduction to Social Psychology
SOCIOL 41 Small Group Behavior
SOCIOL 43 Urban Sociology
SOCIOL 44 Population
SOCIOL 56 Religion and Society
SOCIOL 62 Marriage and Families
SOCIOL 63 Race and Ethnicity
SOCIOL 68A Ethnic & Immigrant America

Complete 1 of these

Social Science courses for Sociology

Mathematics requirement

Complete 1 of these

School of Social Sciences Math Requirement
SOC SCI 10A Probability and Statistics in the Social Sciences I and SOC SCI 10B Probability and Statistics in the Social Sciences II and SOC SCI 10C Probability and Statistics in the Social Sciences III

Also listed by UCI

UCI lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Additional major preparation courses

1 of these

I&C SCI 31 Introduction to Programming
SOC SCI 3A Computer-Based Research in the Social Sciences

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Irvine Sociology transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 65% of transfer applicants to UC Irvine Sociology were admitted (567 of 872). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.54–3.90.

Does UC Irvine have a Sociology major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Irvine for Sociology?

UC Irvine's Sociology major preparation includes SOCIOL 1, SOCIOL 2, SOCIOL 3, SOCIOL 31, SOCIOL 41 and SOCIOL 43, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.