UC Santa Cruz Computer Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 51% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Computer Science were admitted (617 of 1,204). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.91.

The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Computer Science transfers starts with CSE 12, CSE 16 and CSE 30; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

51%

UCSC Computer Science transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.50–3.91

GPA range of admitted transfers

1,204

Transfer applicants, 617 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Computer Science

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 UCSC requirement.

Major Requirements

UC Santa Cruz Computer Science Major Preparation

The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Computer Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Required major preparation courses

Complete all of these

CSE 12 Computer Systems and Assembly Language and Lab
CSE 16 Applied Discrete Mathematics
CSE 30 Programming Abstractions: Python
MATH 19A Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
MATH 19B Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

Also listed by UCSC

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

Recommended preparation

1 of these

AM 10 Linear Algebra for Engineers
MATH 21 Linear Algebra

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Santa Cruz Computer Science transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 51% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Computer Science were admitted (617 of 1,204). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.50–3.91.

Does UC Santa Cruz have a Computer Science major for transfer students?

Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Computer Science (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for Computer Science?

UC Santa Cruz's Computer Science major preparation includes CSE 12, CSE 16, CSE 30, MATH 19A and MATH 19B. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.