UC Santa Barbara Theater
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 58% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Theater were admitted (66 of 114). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.53–3.93.

The major preparation UC Santa Barbara lists for Theater transfers starts with THTR 1, THTR 2A and THTR 2B; 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.

58%

UCSB Theater transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.53–3.93

GPA range of admitted transfers

114

Transfer applicants, 66 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Theater

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

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

Pick your college to see its class for each UCSB requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Santa Barbara Theater Major Preparation

The courses UC Santa Barbara lists as Theater 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

THTR 1 Play Analysis

Complete 2 of these

THTR 2A Performance in Global Contexts: Africa and the Caribbean
THTR 2B Performance in Global Contexts: Asia
THTR 2C Performance in Global Contexts: Europe
THTR 2D Performance in Global Contexts: Latin America

Complete 1 of these

THTR 5 Introduction to Acting
THTR 19 Design Fundamentals for Dance and Theatre

Complete 1 of these

THTR 9 Introduction to Dramatic Writing
THTR 22 Scenic Design
THTR 23 Stage Lighting Design
THTR 24 Projection Design
THTR 25 Costume Design
THTR 40 Theater Games

Complete 2 units from these

THTR 29D Run Crew Practicum

Complete 2 units from these

THTR 29A Scenic Practicum
THTR 29B Lighting Practicum
THTR 29C Costume Practicum

Complete all of these

THTR 49 Theater Workshop
THTR 95 Introduction to Stage Management

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Santa Barbara Theater transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 58% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Barbara Theater were admitted (66 of 114). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.53–3.93.

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

Yes. UC Santa Barbara offers Theater (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 Theater?

UC Santa Barbara's Theater major preparation includes THTR 1, THTR 2A, THTR 2B, THTR 2C, THTR 2D and THTR 5, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.