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Mathematics transfer to UC Santa Barbara

What UC Santa Barbara expects mathematics transfers to finish before fall 2027. Below are Santa Barbara’s own preparation and selection rules, UC’s shared course list, the TAG terms and your odds.

Checked against official UC and campus sources in November 2026.

At a glance

Fall 2025 campus admit rate
59%
Screens applicants
Yes
TAG GPA line
3.40
Admits transfers
Yes

UC Santa Barbara admitted 59% of all transfer applicants for fall 2025, and it doesn’t publish admit rates by major. The middle half of admitted transfers had GPAs from 3.48 to 3.91 for fall 2024. For fall 2025 the campus reported only an average, 3.66.

What Santa Barbara expects

  • Mathematics, B.A./B.S. · Applied Mathematics, B.S. · Financial Mathematics & Statistics, B.S.

    Courses to finish

    For Fall 2027 Mathematics and Applied Mathematics applicants must complete Calculus 1 and 2 (UCSB MATH 3A-3B) plus at least one of linear algebra (MATH 4A), differential equations (MATH 4B) or multivariable calculus (MATH 6A-B). Applicants who used AP or IB for MATH 3A or 3B need two of the additional courses. Source

    Selection

    Mathematics and Applied Mathematics applicants need a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better in the required courses with no individual grade lower than C. Source

    Also note

    Financial Mathematics & Statistics requires the same calculus and one-additional-course pattern for Fall 2027, with letter grades of C or higher, P or CR not accepted and a 2.75 cumulative GPA in required courses. Source

    TAG applicants to Mathematics majors must earn the required major preparation GPA by the end of fall 2026 and finish required courses by the end of spring 2027. Source

    Every Santa Barbara major

    UCSB's Transfer Major Preparation Guide for Fall 2027 is an abbreviated list. California community college students should check ASSIST for exact course equivalents. Source

    Required major preparation courses must be finished by the end of the spring term before transfer. Full-year sequences should be completed at one institution when possible. Source

UC’s shared course list

UC’s Mathematics Transfer Pathway lists the courses that prepare you for this major at every campus, UC Santa Barbara included. Where Santa Barbara’s own list above asks for more, follow the campus.

CourseStatus
Single variable calculus (full sequence)Required
Multivariable calculus (one semester)Required
Differential equations (one course)Required
Linear algebra (one course)Required
Calculus-based physics (full sequence with lab)Choose 1 of 4: recommended sequence
General chemistry (full sequence with lab)Choose 1 of 4: recommended sequence
General biology (full sequence with lab)Choose 1 of 4: recommended sequence
Economics (full sequence)Choose 1 of 4: recommended sequence

Paste your course titles to see which items they cover.

Your results show here: every item on the list, and which of your courses covers it.

This reads course titles. Whether a course counts at a campus is set by ASSIST, so confirm each one there.

TAG for this major

UC Santa Barbara’s TAG covers mathematics for fall 2027 at a 3.40 UC-transferable GPA. TAG filing runs September 1–30 of the year before you transfer.

UC Santa Barbara TAG requirements and timing

Your odds

Move the GPA to see a regular-review range at UC Santa Barbara for mathematics.

3.40

Far reach

About 15–40% in regular review for applicants like you

With a TAG on file for Mathematics, admission is guaranteed from a 3.40, which you meet. Filing for fall 2027 closed September 30, 2026.

  • Major preparation is the factor UC readers weigh most for transfers — often ahead of GPA.

Regular-review estimate for a California resident on track for 60 units and the 7-course pattern, with major prep unconfirmed. The full calculator adds your prep, residency and TAG status.

The same major at other campuses

CampusScreens applicantsTAG
UC BerkeleyNot statedNo TAG
UCLANoNo TAG
UC San DiegoYesNo TAG
UC IrvineYes3.40
UC DavisYes3.20
UC Santa CruzYes3.00
UC RiversideYes2.80
UC MercedYes2.90

All nine campuses side by side

Other majors at UC Santa Barbara

Questions

What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for mathematics?

Mathematics and Applied Mathematics applicants need a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better in the required courses with no individual grade lower than C. A TAG needs at least a 3.40.

What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Barbara for mathematics?

For Fall 2027 Mathematics and Applied Mathematics applicants must complete Calculus 1 and 2 (UCSB MATH 3A-3B) plus at least one of linear algebra (MATH 4A), differential equations (MATH 4B) or multivariable calculus (MATH 6A-B). Applicants who used AP or IB for MATH 3A or 3B need two of the additional courses. Check each course on ASSIST for your college.

Is mathematics selective or screened at UC Santa Barbara?

Yes. UC Santa Barbara screens transfer applicants for it. Mathematics and Applied Mathematics applicants need a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better in the required courses with no individual grade lower than C.

Can I get a TAG for mathematics at UC Santa Barbara?

Yes, for fall 2027, with at least a 3.40 GPA. TAG filing runs September 1–30 of the year before you transfer.

Sources

  1. UCOP fall 2025 admissions, Table 1a
  2. Santa Barbara: Mathematics preparation
  3. Santa Barbara: Mathematics notes
  4. Santa Barbara: transfer rules for every major
  5. UC Transfer Pathways: Mathematics
  6. UC TAG Matrix, fall 2027
  7. ASSIST