CAMPUS · BERKELEY, CA · PUBLIC

UC Berkeley

University of California-Berkeley

11.7%

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transfer data for UC Berkeley is limited, but highly selective schools generally accept very few transfers. If you're set on UC Berkeley, consider applying as a freshman or exploring articulation agreements at feeder schools.

11.7%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to UC Berkeley: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check UC Berkeley's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that UC Berkeley expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why UC Berkeley specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

UC Berkeley Transfer FAQs

What is UC Berkeley's transfer acceptance rate?

UC Berkeley does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 11.7%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley?

With a 11.7% freshman acceptance rate, UC Berkeley typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.7+ with strong A's in transferable coursework. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are UC Berkeley transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including UC Berkeley accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check UC Berkeley's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.