UC Santa Barbara Computer Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
In UC's transfer admissions data by major, 13% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Computer Science were admitted (182 of 1,384). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.92–4.00.
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Computer Science transfers starts with MATH 3A, MATH 3B and MATH 4A; the full list is below.
Computer Science at UC Santa Barbara is not open to TAG for fall 2027.
Transfermatic has a class-by-class UCSB Computer Science plan for 25 California community colleges.
Source: UC Information Center, transfer admissions by major.
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Computer ScienceMajor Requirements
UC Santa Barbara Computer Science Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Computer Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSB's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
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
- CMPSC 16 Problem Solving with Computers I
- CMPSC 24 Problem Solving with Computers II
- CMPSC 40 Foundations of Computer Science
Required
- MATH 6A Vector Calculus with Applications, First Course
Complete 8 units from these
- PHYS 1 Basic Physics
- PHYS 2 Basic Physics
- PHYS 3 Basic Physics and PHYS 3L Physics Laboratory
- PHYS 6A Introductory Physics and PHYS 6AL Introductory Experimental Physics and PHYS 6B Introductory Physics and PHYS 6BL Introductory Experimental Physics and PHYS 6C Introductory Physics and PHYS 6CL Introductory Experimental Physics
- PHYS 7A Basic Physics
- PHYS 7B Basic Physics
- PHYS 7C Basic Physics
- PHYS 7D Basic Physics
- PHYS 7L Physics Laboratory
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1B General Chemistry and CHEM 1C General Chemistry and CHEM 2AL General Chemistry Lab (Part A) and CHEM 2BL General Chemistry Laboratory (Part B)
- MCDB 1A Introductory Biology I and MCDB 1LL Introductory Biology Laboratory I
- MCDB 1B Introductory Biology II - Physiology
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 64 Computer Organization and Logic Design
Additional major preparation courses
- PSTAT 120A Probability and Statistics
Admission
What UCSB Says About Computer Science Transfers
- By the end of spring before transfer, complete 2 semesters of calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, C/C++ programming, data structures in C++ and discrete math.
- Not open to TAG, since no College of Engineering major is. Selection weighs how much prep you finished, your grades in it, and your cumulative GPA.
- General education: College of Engineering: focus on major coursework rather than completing IGETC. Transfers who stay three years have time to finish GE.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.sa.ucsb.edu · engineering.ucsb.edu · admissions.sa.ucsb.edu · admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
By Community College
UCSB Computer Science Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Barbara Computer Science transfer acceptance rate?
In UC's transfer admissions data by major, 13% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Computer Science were admitted (182 of 1,384). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.92–4.00.
Does UC Santa Barbara have a Computer Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Computer Science (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 Science?
UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science major preparation includes MATH 3A, MATH 3B, MATH 4A, MATH 4B, CMPSC 16 and CMPSC 24, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for Computer Science?
Admitted Computer Science transfers to UC Santa Barbara had GPAs of 3.92–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UC Santa Barbara Computer Science?
Computer Science at UC Santa Barbara is not open to TAG for fall 2027.
Which community colleges have a UCSB Computer Science transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, Bakersfield College, City College of San Francisco, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Fullerton College and 17 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for UC Santa Barbara's Computer Science major preparation.
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