UCLA Mathematics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 31% of transfer applicants to UCLA Mathematics were admitted (84 of 268). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.89–4.00.

The major preparation UCLA lists for Mathematics transfers starts with MATH 31A, MATH 31B and MATH 32A; 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.

31%

UCLA Mathematics transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.89–4.00

GPA range of admitted transfers

268

Transfer applicants, 84 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Mathematics

Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Pre-Mathematics).

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

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

Major Requirements

UCLA Mathematics Major Preparation

The courses UCLA lists as Mathematics 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

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

Complete all of these

COMPTNG 10A Introduction to Programming
PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics

Complete 2 of these

CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
CHEM 20B Chemical Energetics and Change
ECON 11 Microeconomic Theory
LIFESCI 7A Cell and Molecular Biology
PHILOS 31 Logic, First Course
PHYSICS 5B Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light, and Optics and PHYSICS 5C Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism, and Modern Physics
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

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UCLA Mathematics transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 31% of transfer applicants to UCLA Mathematics were admitted (84 of 268). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.89–4.00.

Does UCLA have a Mathematics major for transfer students?

Yes. UCLA offers Mathematics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Mathematics?

UCLA's Mathematics major preparation includes MATH 31A, MATH 31B, MATH 32A, MATH 32B, MATH 33A and MATH 33B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.