UC San Diego Real Estate and Development
    Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

    For fall 2025, 56% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Real Estate and Development were admitted (52 of 93). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.31–3.90.

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Real Estate and Development transfers starts with USP 1, USP 2 and USP 5; 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.

    56%
    UCSD Real Estate and Development transfer admit rate, fall 2025
    3.31–3.90
    GPA range of admitted transfers
    93
    Transfer applicants, 52 admitted
    36
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Real Estate and Development

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

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    Which classes count at your community college?

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Real Estate and Development Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Real Estate and Development 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 requirements

    Complete 1 of these

    • USP 1 History of U.S. Urban Communities
    • USP 2 Urban World System

    Courses listed

    • USP 5 Introduction to the Real Estate and Development Process
    • USP 15 Applied Urban Economics for Planning and Development
    • USP 25 Real Estate and Development Principles and Analysis

    Courses listed

    • ECON 1 Principles of Microeconomics
    • ECON 4 Financial Accounting
    • MGT 5 Managerial Accounting

    Complete 1 of these

    • MATH 10A Calculus I
    • MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Real Estate and Development requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the UC San Diego Real Estate and Development transfer acceptance rate?

    For fall 2025, 56% of transfer applicants to UC San Diego Real Estate and Development were admitted (52 of 93). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.31–3.90.

    Does UC San Diego have a Real Estate and Development major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Real Estate and Development (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 Real Estate and Development?

    UC San Diego's Real Estate and Development major preparation includes USP 1, USP 2, USP 5, USP 15, USP 25 and ECON 1, 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 Real Estate and Development?

    Admitted Real Estate and Development transfers to UC San Diego had GPAs of 3.31–3.90.

    Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Real Estate and Development?

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

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