UC Merced Psychology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 89% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Psychology were admitted (847 of 951). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.23–3.79.
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Psychology transfers starts with PSY 015, COGS 001 and ECON 001; 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.
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Psychology Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Psychology 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.
Required
- PSY 015 Research Methods in Psychology
Complete 1 of these
- COGS 001 Introduction to Cognitive Science
- ECON 001 Introduction to Economics
- PH 001 Introduction to Public Health
- POLI 001 Introduction to American Politics
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
- ANTH 001 Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
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.
Recommended but not required
- PSY 001 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 010 Analysis of Psychological Data
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Merced Psychology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 89% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Psychology were admitted (847 of 951). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.23–3.79.
Does UC Merced have a Psychology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Psychology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Psychology?
UC Merced's Psychology major preparation includes PSY 015, COGS 001, ECON 001, PH 001, POLI 001 and SOC 001, 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 Psychology?
Admitted Psychology transfers to UC Merced had GPAs of 3.23–3.79.
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