Saddleback College to UCLA
Economics Transfer Plan
Saddleback has a match for 4 of UCLA's 6 Economics prep courses. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no Saddleback match, so plan for them before you apply.
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EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Saddleback College that satisfy UCLA's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Saddleback College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 4 or ECON 4H — Principles (Micro) | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics(Microeconomics) | 3 |
| ECON 2 or ECON 2H — Principles (Macro) | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics) | 3 |
| No Saddleback match | ECON 11 — Microeconomic Theory | — |
| No Saddleback match | ECON 41 — Probability and Statistics for Economists | — |
| MATH 3A or MATH 3AH — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 3B — Analytic Geometry and Calculus | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 5 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Saddleback College
Complete these five courses at Saddleback College to start your UCLA GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
BIO 11
Human Anatomy
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry
HIST 16
History of the United States to 1876
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Saddleback College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 11 — Human Anatomy | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry | 5 |
Humanities | HIST 16 — History of the United States to 1876 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
Saddleback semesters, UCLA quarters
Saddleback runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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2 UCLA requirements have no Saddleback match
Saddleback lists no course for ECON 11 and ECON 41. Check UCLA's Economics page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with ECON 4 and MATH 3A
ECON 4 and MATH 3A sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover ECON 1
For UCLA ECON 1, Saddleback accepts ECON 4 or ECON 4H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Saddleback for UCLA Economics?
ECON 4 or ECON 4H, ECON 2 or ECON 2H, MATH 3A or MATH 3AH and MATH 3B. Together they match 4 of the 6 prep courses UCLA lists for Economics.
What doesn't Saddleback cover for UCLA Economics?
ECON 11 and ECON 41. Saddleback lists no course for them, so check UCLA's Economics page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Saddleback MATH 3B transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Economics. Saddleback MATH 3B (Analytic Geometry and Calculus) is the match for UCLA MATH 31B (Integration and Infinite Series) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Economics?
16% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Economics were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Saddleback.
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Related Transfer Plans
Saddleback College students transferring to UCLA for Economics can match 4 of 6 lower-division prep courses at Saddleback, including ECON 4 or ECON 4H and ECON 2 or ECON 2H. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no Saddleback College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. ECON 4 and MATH 3A are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Saddleback College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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