UC Merced Sociology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 81% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Sociology were admitted (322 of 399). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.20–3.78.
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Sociology transfers starts with SOC 010, SOC 015 and SOC 020; 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 Sociology Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Sociology 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.
Complete all of these
- SOC 010 Statistics for Sociology
- SOC 015 Sociological Research Methods
Complete 1 of these
- SOC 020 Social Problems
- SOC 030 Social Inequality
- SOC 035 Introduction to Political Sociology
- SOC 038 Sociology of Race and Racism
- SOC 060 Introduction to Sociology of Gender
- SOC 070 Introduction to Crime and Deviance
Complete 1 of these
- SOC 020 Social Problems
- SOC 030 Social Inequality
- SOC 035 Introduction to Political Sociology
- SOC 038 Sociology of Race and Racism
- SOC 060 Introduction to Sociology of Gender
- SOC 070 Introduction to Crime and Deviance
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
- SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Merced Sociology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 81% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Sociology were admitted (322 of 399). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.20–3.78.
Does UC Merced have a Sociology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Sociology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Sociology?
UC Merced's Sociology major preparation includes SOC 010, SOC 015, SOC 020, SOC 030, SOC 035 and SOC 038, 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 Sociology?
Admitted Sociology transfers to UC Merced had GPAs of 3.20–3.78.
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