UC San Diego Economics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 57% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Economics were admitted (561 of 989). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.62–3.95.
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).
40 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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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; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
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
- ECON 5 Data Analytics for the Social Sciences
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC San Diego Economics transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 57% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Economics were admitted (561 of 989). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.62–3.95.
Does UC San Diego have an Economics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Economics (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 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. 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 Economics?
Admitted Economics transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.62–3.95.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Economics?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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