UC Santa Cruz Psychology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 98% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Psychology were admitted (170 of 173). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.08–3.81.

The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Psychology transfers starts with PSYC 1, PSYC 2 and STAT 5; 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.

98%

UCSC Psychology transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.08–3.81

GPA range of admitted transfers

173

Transfer applicants, 170 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Psychology

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 Psychology Major Preparation

The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Psychology 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

Required

PSYC 1 Introduction to Psychology

Complete 1 of these options

PSYC 2 Introduction to Psychological Statistics
STAT 5 Statistics
STAT 7 Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences · STAT 7L Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences Laboratory

Complete 1 of these

MATH 3 Precalculus
MATH 11A Calculus with Applications
MATH 19A Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Applied or business calculus courses

Also listed by UCSC

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

Recommended preparation

PSYC 10 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
PSYC 20 Cognition: Fundamental Theories

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSC's own Psychology requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UC Santa Cruz Psychology transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 98% of transfer applicants to UC Santa Cruz Psychology were admitted (170 of 173). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.08–3.81.

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

Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Psychology (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 Psychology?

UC Santa Cruz's Psychology major preparation includes PSYC 1, PSYC 2, STAT 5, STAT 7, STAT 7L and MATH 3, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.