UC San Diego Astronomy and Astrophysics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 46% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Astronomy and Astrophysics were admitted (24 of 52). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.45–3.89.
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Astronomy and Astrophysics transfers starts with PHYS 2A, PHYS 2B and PHYS 2C; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
35 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD 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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UC San Diego Astronomy and Astrophysics Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Astronomy and Astrophysics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics · PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism · PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics · PHYS 2D Physics - Relativity and Quantum Physics · ASTR 18 Additional Topics in Classical Physics
- PHYS 4A Physics for Physics Majors—Mechanics · PHYS 4B Physics for Physics Majors—Fluids, Waves, Statistical and Thermal Physics · PHYS 4C Physics for Physics Majors—Electricity and Magnetism · PHYS 4D Physics for Physics Majors—Electromagnetic Waves, Special Relativity and Optics · PHYS 4E Physics for Physics Majors—Quantum Physics
Complete 1 of these
- DSC 10 Principles of Data Science
- BILD 62 Introduction to Python for Biologists
- COGS 18 Introduction to Python
- CSE 6R Introduction to Computer Science and Object-Oriented Programming: Python
- CSE 8A Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving I
- CSE 11 Introduction to Programming and Computational Problem Solving - Accelerated Pace
- ECE 15 Engineering Computation
- MAE 8 MATLAB Programming for Engineering Analysis
- NANO 15 Engineering Computation Using MATLAB
Complete all of these
- MATH 18 Linear Algebra
- MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering
- MATH 20D Introduction to Differential Equations
- MATH 20E Vector Calculus
- ASTR 20A Introduction to Astrophysics I
- ASTR 20B Introduction to Astrophysics II
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Astronomy and Astrophysics transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 46% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Astronomy and Astrophysics were admitted (24 of 52). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.45–3.89.
Does UC San Diego have an Astronomy and Astrophysics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Astronomy and Astrophysics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Astronomy and Astrophysics?
UC San Diego's Astronomy and Astrophysics major preparation includes PHYS 2A, PHYS 2B, PHYS 2C, PHYS 2D, ASTR 18 and PHYS 4A, 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 San Diego for Astronomy and Astrophysics?
Admitted Astronomy and Astrophysics transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.45–3.89.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Astronomy and Astrophysics?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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