UCLA Comparative Literature
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 54% of transfer applicants to UCLA Comparative Literature were admitted (21 of 39). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.61–3.93.

The major preparation UCLA lists for Comparative Literature transfers starts with COM LIT 1A, COM LIT 1B and COM LIT 1C; the full list is below.

UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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

54%

UCLA Comparative Literature transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.61–3.93

GPA range of admitted transfers

Transfer applicants, 21 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Comparative Literature

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.

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Which classes count at your community college?

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

Major Requirements

UCLA Comparative Literature Major Preparation

The courses UCLA lists as Comparative Literature major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCLA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major requirements

Complete 2 of these options

COM LIT 1A World Literature: Antiquity to Middle Ages · COM LIT 1B World Literature: Middle Ages to 17th Century · COM LIT 1C World Literature: Age of Enlightenment to 20th Century · COM LIT 1D Great Books from World at Large · COM LIT 1E Social Media and Storytelling: Comparing Cultures
COM LIT 2AW Survey of Literature: Antiquity to Middle Ages · COM LIT 2BW Survey of Literature: Middle Ages to 17th Century · COM LIT 2CW Survey of Literature: Age of Enlightenment to 20th Century
COM LIT 4AW Literature and Writing: Antiquity to Middle Ages · COM LIT 4BW Literature and Writing: Middle Ages to 17th Century · COM LIT 4CW Literature and Writing: Age of Enlightenment to 20th Century · COM LIT 4DW Literature and Writing: Great Books from World at Large

Complete all of these

Writing I Courses
Writing II Courses
ENGL 10A Literatures in English to 1700
ENGL 10B Literatures in English, 1700 to 1850
ENGL 10C Literatures in English, 1850 to Present

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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UCLA Comparative Literature transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 54% of transfer applicants to UCLA Comparative Literature were admitted (21 of 39). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.61–3.93.

Does UCLA have a Comparative Literature major for transfer students?

Yes. UCLA offers Comparative Literature (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Comparative Literature?

UCLA's Comparative Literature major preparation includes COM LIT 1A, COM LIT 1B, COM LIT 1C, COM LIT 1D, COM LIT 1E and COM LIT 2AW, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.