UC Santa Barbara Computer Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 27% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Computer Engineering were admitted (68 of 248). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.73–3.90.
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Computer Engineering transfers starts with MATH 3A, MATH 3B and MATH 4A; 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 Computer Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Computer Engineering 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.
Required for admission
Complete all of these
- MATH 3A Calculus with Applications, First Course
- MATH 3B Calculus with Applications, Second Course
- MATH 4A Linear Algebra with Applications
- MATH 4B Differential Equations
Complete all of these
- PHYS 7A Basic Physics
- PHYS 7B Basic Physics
- PHYS 7C Basic Physics
- PHYS 7L Physics Laboratory
- CMPSC 16 Problem Solving with Computers I
- CMPSC 24 Problem Solving with Computers II
Complete all of these
- ECE 5 Introduction to Electrical & Computer Engineering
- ECE 15A Fundamentals of Logic Design
- MATH 6A Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course
- PHYS 7D Basic Physics
Also listed by UCSB
UCSB lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Strongly recommended advanced preparation courses
- CMPSC 32 Object Oriented Design and Implementation
- CMPSC 40 Foundations of Computer Science
Additional major preparation courses
- ECE 1A Computer Engineering Seminar
- ECE 1B Ten Puzzling Problems in Computer Engineering
- ECE 10A Foundations of Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems
- ECE 10AL Foundations of Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems Lab
- ECE 10B Foundations of Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems
- ECE 10BL Foundations of Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems Lab
- ECE 10C Foundations of Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems
- ECE 10CL Foundations of Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems Lab
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Barbara Computer Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 27% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Computer Engineering were admitted (68 of 248). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.73–3.90.
Does UC Santa Barbara have a Computer Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Computer Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for Computer Engineering?
UC Santa Barbara's Computer Engineering major preparation includes MATH 3A, MATH 3B, MATH 4A, MATH 4B, PHYS 7A and PHYS 7B, 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 Santa Barbara for Computer Engineering?
Admitted Computer Engineering transfers to UC Santa Barbara had GPAs of 3.73–3.90.
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