CAMPUS · DAVIS, CA · PUBLIC

UC Davis

University of California-Davis

41.6%

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to UC Davis is an option for students who started at another institution.

41.6%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to UC Davis: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check UC Davis'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 Davis expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

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

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

UC Davis Transfer FAQs

What is UC Davis's transfer acceptance rate?

UC Davis does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 41.6%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to UC Davis?

With a 41.6% freshman acceptance rate, UC Davis typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.3+ with consistent A's and B's. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are UC Davis transfer application deadlines?

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