UCLA Mathematics/Applied Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 25% of transfer applicants to UCLA Mathematics/Applied Science were admitted (9 of 36). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.97–4.00.
The major preparation UCLA lists for Mathematics/Applied Science 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.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major (published as Pre-Mathematics/Applied Science).
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Major Requirements
UCLA Mathematics/Applied Science Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Mathematics/Applied Science 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
Required
- COMPTNG 10A Introduction to Programming
History
Complete 3 of these
- HIST 2B Social Knowledge and Social Power
- HIST 3A History of Science: Renaissance to 1800
- HIST 3C History of Science: 20th Century
- HIST 3D History of Modern Medicine
Physical science
Complete all of these
- CHEM 20A Chemical Structure
- CHEM 20B Chemical Energetics and Change
- CHEM 20L General Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 30AL General Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHEM 30A Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity
- PHYSICS 1A Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
- PHYSICS 1B Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields
- LIFESCI 7A Cell and Molecular Biology
- LIFESCI 7B Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
- LIFESCI 7C Physiology and Human Biology
- LIFESCI 7L Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA Mathematics/Applied Science transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 25% of transfer applicants to UCLA Mathematics/Applied Science were admitted (9 of 36). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.97–4.00.
Does UCLA have a Mathematics/Applied Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Mathematics/Applied Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Mathematics/Applied Science?
UCLA's Mathematics/Applied Science 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.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UCLA for Mathematics/Applied Science?
Admitted Mathematics/Applied Science transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.97–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Mathematics/Applied Science?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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