UC Santa Cruz Philosophy
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 86% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Philosophy were admitted (163 of 190). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.19–3.82.
The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Philosophy transfers starts with PHIL 11, PHIL 22 and PHIL 24; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Cruz Philosophy Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Philosophy 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.
Complete 1 of these
- PHIL 11 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 22 Introduction to Ethical Theory
- PHIL 24 Introduction to Ethics: Contemporary Moral Issues
- PHIL 26 Existentialism and After
- PHIL 27 Business Ethics
- PHIL 28 Environmental Ethics
- PHIL 80G Bioethics in the 21st Century: Science, Business, and Society
Also listed by UCSC
UCSC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended preparation
- PHIL 9 Introductory Symbolic Logic
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Santa Cruz Philosophy transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 86% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Philosophy were admitted (163 of 190). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.19–3.82.
Does UC Santa Cruz have a Philosophy major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Philosophy (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 Philosophy?
UC Santa Cruz's Philosophy major preparation includes PHIL 11, PHIL 22, PHIL 24, PHIL 26, PHIL 27 and PHIL 28, with more courses in the list on this page. 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 Philosophy?
Admitted Philosophy transfers to UC Santa Cruz had GPAs of 3.19–3.82.
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