UC Santa Barbara Anthropology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 69% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Anthropology were admitted (215 of 310). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.40–3.88.
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Anthropology transfers starts with ANTH 2, ANTH 3 and ANTH 5; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSB 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 Santa Barbara Anthropology Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Anthropology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- ANTH 2 Introductory Cultural Anthropology
- ANTH 3 Introductory Archaeology
- ANTH 5 Introductory Biological Anthropology
Complete 1 of these
- ANTH 9 Methods in the Human Behavioral Sciences
- PSTAT 5A Understanding Data
- PSTAT 5LS Statistics for Life Sciences
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Barbara Anthropology transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 69% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Anthropology were admitted (215 of 310). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.40–3.88.
Does UC Santa Barbara have an Anthropology major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Anthropology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for Anthropology?
UC Santa Barbara's Anthropology major preparation includes ANTH 2, ANTH 3, ANTH 5, ANTH 9, PSTAT 5A and PSTAT 5LS. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for Anthropology?
Admitted Anthropology transfers to UC Santa Barbara had GPAs of 3.40–3.88.
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