UCLA Sociology
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes

For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UCLA Sociology were admitted (487 of 1,199). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.74–3.98.

The major preparation UCLA lists for Sociology transfers starts with SOCIOL 1, SOCIOL 20 and POL SCI 6; 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.

41%

UCLA Sociology transfer admit rate, fall 2025

3.74–3.98

GPA range of admitted transfers

1,199

Transfer applicants, 487 admitted

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Sociology

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

Your community college

Which classes count at your community college?

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

Major Requirements

UCLA Sociology Major Preparation

The courses UCLA lists as Sociology 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

SOCIOL 1 Introductory Sociology
SOCIOL 20 Introduction to Sociological Research Methods

Mathematics courses

Complete 1 of these

POL SCI 6 Introduction to Data Analysis
STATS 10 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
STATS 13 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences
Introductory Statistics Courses

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UCLA Sociology transfer acceptance rate?

For fall 2025, 41% of transfer applicants to UCLA Sociology were admitted (487 of 1,199). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.74–3.98.

Does UCLA have a Sociology major for transfer students?

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

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

UCLA's Sociology major preparation includes SOCIOL 1, SOCIOL 20, POL SCI 6, STATS 10 and STATS 13. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.