UCLA Statistics and Data Science
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 23% of transfer applicants to UCLA Statistics and Data Science were admitted (180 of 780). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.94–4.00.
The major preparation UCLA lists for Statistics and Data 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-Statistics and Data Science).
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Major Requirements
UCLA Statistics and Data Science Major Preparation
The courses UCLA lists as Statistics and Data 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
- STATS 20 Introduction to Statistical Programming with R
Complete 1 of these
- STATS 10 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
- STATS 12 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Geography and Environmental Studies
- STATS 13 Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences
- STATS 15 Introduction to Data Science
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UCLA Statistics and Data Science transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 23% of transfer applicants to UCLA Statistics and Data Science were admitted (180 of 780). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.94–4.00.
Does UCLA have a Statistics and Data Science major for transfer students?
Yes. UCLA offers Statistics and Data Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UCLA for Statistics and Data Science?
UCLA's Statistics and Data Science major preparation includes MATH 31A, MATH 31B, MATH 32A, MATH 32B, MATH 33A and STATS 20, 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 Statistics and Data Science?
Admitted Statistics and Data Science transfers to UCLA had GPAs of 3.94–4.00.
Can I use TAG for UCLA Statistics and Data Science?
UCLA does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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