UC Riverside History
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 88% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside History were admitted (170 of 193). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.11–3.77.

The major preparation UC Riverside lists for History transfers starts with HIST 10, HIST 15 and HIST 20; the full list is below.

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

88%

UCR History transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.11–3.77

GPA range of admitted transfers

193

Transfer applicants, 170 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for History

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 UCR requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Riverside History Major Preparation

The courses UC Riverside lists as History 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.

World history

Complete 1 of these

HIST 10 World History: Prehistory to 1500
HIST 15 World History: 1500 to 1900
HIST 20 World History: Twentieth Century

U.s. history

Complete all of these

HIST 17A Intro to United States History
HIST 17B Intro to United States History

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Riverside History transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 88% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside History were admitted (170 of 193). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.11–3.77.

Does UC Riverside have a History major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Riverside for History?

UC Riverside's History major preparation includes HIST 10, HIST 15, HIST 20, HIST 17A and HIST 17B. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.