UC Riverside Mathematics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 78% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside Mathematics were admitted (171 of 218). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.23–3.82.

The major preparation UC Riverside lists for Mathematics transfers starts with MATH 9A, MATH 9B and MATH 9C; 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.

78%

UCR Mathematics transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.23–3.82

GPA range of admitted transfers

218

Transfer applicants, 171 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Mathematics

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 Mathematics Major Preparation

The courses UC Riverside lists as Mathematics 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

Complete 1 of these

MATH 9A First-Year Calculus and MATH 9B First-Year Calculus and MATH 9C First-Year Calculus
MATH 5A Principles of Calculus I and MATH 5B Principles of Calculus II and MATH 5C Principles of Calculus III

Complete 1 of these

BIOL 5A Intro to Cell and Molecular Biology and BIOL 5B Intro to Organismal Biology and BIOL 5C Introductory Evolution and Ecology and BIOL 5LA Intro to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab
CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1B General Chemistry and CHEM 1C General Chemistry and CHEM 1LA General Chemistry Lab and CHEM 1LB General Chemistry Lab and CHEM 1LC General Chemistry Lab
MATH 10A Calculus of Several Variables and MATH 10B Calculus of Several Variables
MATH 46 Intro to Ordinary Differential Equations
PHYS 40A General Physics and PHYS 40B General Physics and PHYS 40C General Physics

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Riverside Mathematics transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 78% of transfer applicants to UC Riverside Mathematics were admitted (171 of 218). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.23–3.82.

Does UC Riverside have a Mathematics major for transfer students?

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

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

UC Riverside's Mathematics major preparation includes MATH 9A, MATH 9B, MATH 9C, MATH 5A, MATH 5B and MATH 5C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.