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    UC San Diego Political Science/Data Analytics
    Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

    For fall 2025, 75% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Political Science/Data Analytics were admitted (41 of 55). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.30–3.92.

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Political Science/Data Analytics transfers starts with POLI 5, POLI 30 and POLI 10; the full list is below.

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

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

    75%
    UCSD Political Science/Data Analytics transfer admit rate, fall 2025
    3.30–3.92
    GPA range of admitted transfers
    55
    Transfer applicants, 41 admitted
    36
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Political Science/Data Analytics

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

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Political Science/Data Analytics Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Political Science/Data Analytics 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

    • POLI 5 Data Analytics for the Social Sciences
    • POLI 30 Political Inquiry

    Complete 2 of these

    • POLI 10 Introduction to Political Science: American Politics
    • POLI 11 Introduction to Political Science: Comparative Politics
    • POLI 12 Introduction to Political Science: International Relations
    • POLI 13 Power and Justice
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Political Science/Data Analytics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the UC San Diego Political Science/Data Analytics transfer acceptance rate?

    For fall 2025, 75% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Political Science/Data Analytics were admitted (41 of 55). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.30–3.92.

    Does UC San Diego have a Political Science/Data Analytics major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Political Science/Data Analytics (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 Political Science/Data Analytics?

    UC San Diego's Political Science/Data Analytics major preparation includes POLI 5, POLI 30, POLI 10, POLI 11, POLI 12 and POLI 13. 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 Political Science/Data Analytics?

    Admitted Political Science/Data Analytics transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.30–3.92.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Political Science/Data Analytics?

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

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