CAMPUS · MERCED, CA · PUBLIC

UC Merced

University of California-Merced

39.2%

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Transfer Admission Overview

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

39.2%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to UC Merced: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check UC Merced'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 Merced expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

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

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

UC Merced Transfer FAQs

What is UC Merced's transfer acceptance rate?

UC Merced does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 39.2%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to UC Merced?

With a 39.2% freshman acceptance rate, UC Merced 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 Merced transfer application deadlines?

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