UCLA Computer Science and Engineering
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 9% of transfer applicants to UCLA Computer Science and Engineering were admitted (33 of 369). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.94–4.00.
The major preparation UCLA lists for Computer Science and Engineering transfers starts with COM SCI 31, COM SCI 32 and COM SCI 33; 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Computer Science & Engineering).
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Major Requirements
UCLA Computer Science and Engineering Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Computer Science and Engineering 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 all of these
- COM SCI 31 Introduction to Computer Science I
- COM SCI 32 Introduction to Computer Science II
- COM SCI 33 Introduction to Computer Organization
- COM SCI 35L Software Construction Laboratory
- EC ENGR 3 Introduction to Electrical Engineering
Complete 1 of these
- COM SCI M51A Logic Design of Digital Systems
- EC ENGR M16 Logic Design of Digital Systems
Complete all of these
- MATH 31A Differential and Integral Calculus
- MATH 31B Integration and Infinite Series
- MATH 32A Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 32B Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 33A Linear Algebra and Applications
- MATH 33B Differential Equations
- MATH 61 Introduction to Discrete Structures
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields
- PHYSICS 1C Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
- PHYSICS 4AL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 4BL Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism
Complete 1 of these
- ENGCOMP 3 English Composition, Rhetoric, and Language
- English composition courses
Complete 1 of these
- Computer programming courses: C++ preferred
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA Computer Science and Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 9% of transfer applicants to UCLA Computer Science and Engineering were admitted (33 of 369). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.94–4.00.
Does UCLA have a Computer Science and Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Computer Science and Engineering (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Computer Science and Engineering?
UCLA's Computer Science and Engineering major preparation includes COM SCI 31, COM SCI 32, COM SCI 33, COM SCI 35L, EC ENGR 3 and COM SCI M51A, 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 UCLA for Computer Science and Engineering?
Admitted Computer Science and Engineering transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.94–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Computer Science and Engineering?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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