UCLA Philosophy
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 59% of transfer applicants to UCLA Philosophy were admitted (199 of 335). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.60–3.92.

The major preparation UCLA lists for Philosophy transfers starts with PHILOS 7, PHILOS 21 and PHILOS 22; 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.

59%

UCLA Philosophy transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.60–3.92

GPA range of admitted transfers

335

Transfer applicants, 199 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Philosophy

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 UCLA requirement.

Major Requirements

UCLA Philosophy Major Preparation

The courses UCLA lists as Philosophy 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 1 of these

PHILOS 7 Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
PHILOS 21 Skepticism and Rationality

Complete all of these

PHILOS 22 Introduction to Ethical Theory
PHILOS 31 Logic, First Course
Lower Division Philosophy Courses

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UCLA Philosophy transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 59% of transfer applicants to UCLA Philosophy were admitted (199 of 335). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.60–3.92.

Does UCLA have a Philosophy major for transfer students?

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

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

UCLA's Philosophy major preparation includes PHILOS 7, PHILOS 21, PHILOS 22 and PHILOS 31. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.