UC Santa Cruz Mathematics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 77% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Mathematics were admitted (139 of 181). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.34–3.87.

The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Mathematics transfers starts with MATH 19A, MATH 19B and MATH 21; 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.

77%

UCSC Mathematics transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.34–3.87

GPA range of admitted transfers

181

Transfer applicants, 139 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?

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

Major Requirements

UC Santa Cruz Mathematics Major Preparation

The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Mathematics 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

MATH 19A Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
MATH 19B Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
MATH 21 Linear Algebra
MATH 23A Vector Calculus

Also listed by UCSC

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

Recommended preparation

MATH 24 Ordinary Differential Equations

Additional major preparation courses

MATH 23B Vector Calculus

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Santa Cruz Mathematics transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 77% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Mathematics were admitted (139 of 181). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.34–3.87.

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

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

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

UC Santa Cruz's Mathematics major preparation includes MATH 19A, MATH 19B, MATH 21 and MATH 23A. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.