UC San Diego Economics
Transfer Acceptance Rate and Classes

65% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Economics were admitted in 2025.

The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Economics transfers starts with MATH 20A, MATH 20B and MATH 20C; the full list is below.

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

Transfermatic has a class-by-class UCSD Economics plan for 25 California community colleges.

65%

UCSD Economics transfer admit rate, all applicants

Community colleges with a class-by-class UCSD Economics plan

Source: UCSD 2025 transfer admit data, all applicants to this major.

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Major Requirements

UC San Diego Economics Major Preparation

The courses UC San Diego lists as Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.

Complete 1 of these options

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 10A Calculus I · MATH 10B Calculus II · MATH 10C Calculus III

Complete all of these

ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 3 Principles of Macroeconomics

Options separated by a dot are grouped the way UCSD groups them. UCSD's own Economics requirements say exactly which of those courses each option needs.

Admission

What UCSD Says About Economics Transfers

Screening courses are Econ 1 and 3 and Math 20A-B (or 10A-B). You need a C- or better in each and a 2.3 GPA across them.
Minimum major prep must be complete by the end of spring before fall admission.
TAG: UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.ucsd.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

By Community College

UCSD Economics Plans by College

Each page lists that college's classes for UC San Diego's Economics major preparation, course by course.

American River College

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Bakersfield College

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City College of San Francisco

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College of the Canyons

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De Anza College

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Diablo Valley College

Irvine Valley College

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Las Positas College

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Long Beach City College

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Los Angeles Pierce College

Mt. San Antonio College

Pasadena City College

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Riverside City College

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Saddleback College

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San Diego Mesa College

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Santa Barbara City College

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC San Diego Economics transfer acceptance rate?

65% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Economics were admitted in 2025.

Does UC San Diego have a Economics major for transfer students?

Yes. UC San Diego offers Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Economics?

UC San Diego's Economics major preparation includes MATH 20A, MATH 20B, MATH 20C, MATH 10A, MATH 10B and MATH 10C, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.

Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Economics?

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

Which community colleges have a UCSD Economics transfer plan on Transfermatic?

American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UC San Diego's Economics major preparation.

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