UC San Diego Chemical Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 45% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Chemical Engineering were admitted (73 of 164). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.57–3.89.

The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Chemical Engineering transfers starts with CENG 4, CENG 15 and MATH 18; the full list is below.

UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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

45%

UCSD Chemical Engineering transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.57–3.89

GPA range of admitted transfers

164

Transfer applicants, 73 admitted

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Chemical Engineering

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

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Major Requirements

UC San Diego Chemical Engineering Major Preparation

The courses UC San Diego lists as Chemical Engineering 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 all of these

CENG 4 Experience Chemical Engineering
CENG 15 Engineering Computation Using MATLAB

Courses listed

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

Courses listed

PHYS 2A Physics - Mechanics
PHYS 2B Physics - Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 2C Physics - Fluids, Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics
PHYS 2CL Physics Laboratory - Electricity and Magnetism

Courses listed

CHEM 6A General Chemistry I
CHEM 6B General Chemistry II
CHEM 6C General Chemistry III
CHEM 7L Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Chemical Engineering requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC San Diego Chemical Engineering transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 45% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Chemical Engineering were admitted (73 of 164). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.57–3.89.

Does UC San Diego have a Chemical Engineering major for transfer students?

Yes. UC San Diego offers Chemical Engineering (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 Chemical Engineering?

UC San Diego's Chemical Engineering major preparation includes CENG 4, CENG 15, MATH 18, MATH 20A, MATH 20B and MATH 20C, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.