UC Santa Cruz Mathematics Education
    Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

    For fall 2025, 85% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Mathematics Education were admitted (17 of 20). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.15–3.70.

    The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Mathematics Education 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.

    85%
    UCSC Mathematics Education transfer admit rate, fall 2025
    3.15–3.70
    GPA range of admitted transfers
    20
    Transfer applicants, 17 admitted
    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Mathematics Education

    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 Cruz Mathematics Education Major Preparation

    The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Mathematics Education 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

    • STAT 5 Statistics

    Additional major preparation courses

    • MATH 23B Vector Calculus

    1 of these

    • EDUC 50A CAL Teach 1: Science and Mathematics
    • EDUC 50B CAL Teach 1: Mathematics

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the UC Santa Cruz Mathematics Education transfer acceptance rate?

    For fall 2025, 85% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Mathematics Education were admitted (17 of 20). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.15–3.70.

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

    Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Mathematics Education (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 Mathematics Education?

    UC Santa Cruz's Mathematics Education 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.

    What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for Mathematics Education?

    Admitted Mathematics Education transfers to UC Santa Cruz had GPAs of 3.15–3.70.

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