UC Santa Barbara Mathematics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 76% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Mathematics were admitted (265 of 349). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.47–3.92.

The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Mathematics 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.

76%

UCSB Mathematics transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.47–3.92

GPA range of admitted transfers

349

Transfer applicants, 265 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Mathematics

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

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Major Requirements

UC Santa Barbara Mathematics Major Preparation

The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Mathematics 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

Complete all of these

MATH 3A Calculus with Applications, First Course
MATH 3B Calculus with Applications, Second Course

Complete all of these

MATH 4A Linear Algebra with Applications
MATH 4B Differential Equations
MATH 8 Transition to Higher Mathematics

Preparation for the major

Complete 1 of these

CMPSC 8 Introduction to Computer Science
CMPSC 9 Intermediate Python Programming
CMPSC 16 Problem Solving with Computers I
ENGR 3 Introduction to Programming

Complete 1 of these

PHYS 1 Basic Physics
PHYS 6A Introductory Physics
PHYS 7A Basic Physics
PHYS 21 General Physics

Also listed by UCSB

UCSB lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Santa Barbara Mathematics transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 76% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Mathematics were admitted (265 of 349). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.47–3.92.

Does UC Santa Barbara have a Mathematics major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Mathematics (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 Mathematics?

UC Santa Barbara's Mathematics major preparation includes MATH 3A, MATH 3B, MATH 4A, MATH 4B, MATH 8 and CMPSC 8, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.