UC Santa Barbara Linguistics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 70% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Linguistics were admitted (86 of 123). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.39–3.87.
The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Linguistics transfers starts with LING 20.
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 Linguistics Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Linguistics 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
Required
- LING 20 Language and Linguistics
Complete all of these
- Completion of the sixth quarter or fourth semester (or equivalent) of a foreign language
- Completion of the third quarter or second semester (or equivalent) of a foreign language
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Barbara Linguistics transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 70% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Linguistics were admitted (86 of 123). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.39–3.87.
Does UC Santa Barbara have a Linguistics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Linguistics (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 Linguistics?
UC Santa Barbara's Linguistics major preparation includes LING 20. 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 Linguistics?
Admitted Linguistics transfers to UC Santa Barbara had GPAs of 3.39–3.87.
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