UC Merced Computer Science and Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 50% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Computer Science and Engineering were admitted (223 of 445). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.33–3.81.
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Computer Science and Engineering transfers starts with CSE 022, CSE 030 and MATH 021; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Merced for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Computer Science & Engineering).
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Computer Science and Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Computer Science and Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Merced's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major preparation courses required for transfer
Required
- CSE 022 Introduction to Programming
Complete all of these
- CSE 030 Data Structures
- MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering
- MATH 022 Calculus II for Physical Sciences & Engineering
- MATH 023 Vector Calculus
- MATH 024 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- PHYS 008 Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences
- PHYS 008L Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences Lab
- PHYS 009 Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences
- PHYS 009L Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences Lab
Complete 1 of these
- ENGR 065 Circuit Theory
- EE 060 Boolean Algebra and Digital Circuits
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 032 Probability and Statistics
- ENGR 080 Statistical Modeling and Data Analysis
English composition
Required
- WRI 001 Academic Writing
Second course in english composition
Required
- WRI 010 College Reading and Composition
Also listed by UC Merced
UC Merced lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major preparation courses
- CSE 015 Discrete Mathematics
- CSE 022 Introduction to Programming
- CSE 024 Advanced Programming
- CSE 030 Data Structures
- CSE 031 Computer Organization and Assembly Language
- ENGR 091 Professional Development: People in an Engineering World
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Merced Computer Science and Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 50% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Computer Science and Engineering were admitted (223 of 445). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.33–3.81.
Does UC Merced have a Computer Science and Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Computer Science and Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Computer Science and Engineering?
UC Merced's Computer Science and Engineering major preparation includes CSE 022, CSE 030, MATH 021, MATH 022, MATH 023 and MATH 024, 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 Merced for Computer Science and Engineering?
Admitted Computer Science and Engineering transfers to UC Merced had GPAs of 3.33–3.81.
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