UC Santa Barbara Communication
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 69% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Communication were admitted (954 of 1,386). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.42–3.86.
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Communication transfers starts with COMM 1, COMM 87 and PSTAT 5A; 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 (published as Communication Studies).
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Barbara Communication Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Communication 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.
Pre-major requirements
Required
- COMM 1 Introduction to Communication
Complete 1 of these
- COMM 87 Statistical Analysis for Communication
- PSTAT 5A Understanding Data
- PSTAT 5LS Statistics for Life Sciences
Complete all of these
- COMM 88 Communication Research Methods
- COMM 89 Theories of Communication
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Barbara Communication transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 69% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Communication were admitted (954 of 1,386). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.42–3.86.
Does UC Santa Barbara have a Communication major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Communication (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 Communication?
UC Santa Barbara's Communication major preparation includes COMM 1, COMM 87, PSTAT 5A, PSTAT 5LS, COMM 88 and COMM 89. 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 Communication?
Admitted Communication transfers to UC Santa Barbara had GPAs of 3.42–3.86.
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