UC Riverside Economics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 87% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside Economics were admitted (437 of 504). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.27–3.85.
The major preparation UC Riverside lists for Economics transfers starts with MATH 9A.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCR 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 Riverside Economics Major Preparation
The courses UC Riverside lists as Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCR's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major requirements
Required
- MATH 9A First-Year Calculus
Also listed by UCR
UCR lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Strongly recommended courses
- MATH 9B First-Year Calculus
- ECON 2 Intro to Macroeconomics
- ECON 3 Intro to Microeconomics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Riverside Economics transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 87% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside Economics were admitted (437 of 504). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.27–3.85.
Does UC Riverside have an Economics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Riverside offers Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Riverside for Economics?
UC Riverside's Economics major preparation includes MATH 9A. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Riverside for Economics?
Admitted Economics transfers to UC Riverside had GPAs of 3.27–3.85.
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