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

For fall 2025, 39% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Electrical Engineering were admitted (232 of 599). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.62–3.98.

The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Electrical Engineering transfers starts with ECE 5, ECE 15 and ECE 25; the full list is below.

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

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

39%

UCSD Electrical Engineering transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.62–3.98

GPA range of admitted transfers

599

Transfer applicants, 232 admitted

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Electrical Engineering

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Electrical Engineering - BS).

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Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

UC San Diego Electrical Engineering Major Preparation

The courses UC San Diego lists as Electrical 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.

Lower division major requirements

Courses listed

ECE 5 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering
ECE 15 Engineering Computation
ECE 25 Introduction to Digital Design
ECE 30 Introduction to Computer Engineering
ECE 35 Introduction to Analog Design
ECE 45 Circuits and Systems
ECE 65 Components and Circuits Lab

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 2D Physics - Relativity and Quantum Physics

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

For fall 2025, 39% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Electrical Engineering were admitted (232 of 599). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.62–3.98.

Does UC San Diego have an Electrical Engineering major for transfer students?

Yes. UC San Diego offers Electrical 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 Electrical Engineering?

UC San Diego's Electrical Engineering major preparation includes ECE 5, ECE 15, ECE 25, ECE 30, ECE 35 and ECE 45, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.