Across the UC system, 5,283 transfer applications went to Data Science & Statistics majors and 47% were admitted, from 19% at UC Berkeley to 86% at UC Santa Barbara.
What to know
- UC does not report freshman results for data science or statistics on their own. The figures below are for transfer applicants.
- At several campuses, statistics and data science admit transfer students at much higher rates than computer science.
- Prepare with calculus, linear algebra if available, and an introductory programming course.
Transfer admit rates by campus and major (fall 2025)
| Campus | Major | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate | 2024 rate | Admitted GPA (middle 50%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Berkeley | Data Science | 752 | 105 | 14% | 12% | 3.80–4.00 |
| UC Berkeley | Statistics | 309 | 95 | 31% | 30% | 3.79–4.00 |
| UC Davis | Data Science | 414 | 171 | 41% | 43% | 3.71–3.96 |
| UC Davis | Statistics | 215 | 182 | 85% | 83% | 3.46–3.92 |
| UC Irvine | Data Science | 526 | 120 | 23% | 21% | 3.82–4.00 |
| UCLA | Pre-Statistics and Data Science | 780 | 180 | 23% | 26% | 3.94–4.00 |
| UCLA | Pre-Data Theory | 163 | 75 | 46% | 36% | 3.79–3.93 |
| UC Riverside | Data Science | 230 | 128 | 56% | 31% | 3.43–3.88 |
| UC Santa Barbara | Statistics and Data Science | 969 | 843 | 87% | 86% | 3.54–3.94 |
| UC Santa Barbara | Financial Mathematics & Statistics | 148 | 116 | 78% | 78% | 3.61–3.92 |
| UC San Diego | Data Science | 658 | 378 | 57% | 48% | 3.64–4.00 |
| UC San Diego | Probability and Statistics | 119 | 69 | 58% | 52% | 3.72–4.00 |
Transfer GPA is the UC-transferable GPA of the middle half of admitted students. Majors with very few applicants may not appear.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UCLA Data Science & Statistics acceptance rate?
In fall 2025, for transfer applicants, 27% were admitted to its Data Science & Statistics majors (255 of 943).
What is the UC Berkeley Data Science & Statistics acceptance rate?
In fall 2025, for transfer applicants, 19% were admitted to its Data Science & Statistics majors (200 of 1,061).
What is the UC San Diego Data Science & Statistics acceptance rate?
In fall 2025, for transfer applicants, 58% were admitted to its Data Science & Statistics majors (447 of 777).
Which UC is easiest to get into for Data Science & Statistics?
For transfers, UC Santa Barbara (86%) and UC San Diego (58%) were the most accessible.
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Source: University of California Office of the President, UC Information Center: Freshman admissions by discipline and Transfers by major. UC reports freshman results by broad discipline (the major area students applied to, such as Engineering), not by individual major; transfer results are by individual major. GPA ranges are the 25th–75th percentile of admitted students (freshman: weighted, capped UC GPA; transfer: UC-transferable GPA). Counts include all applicants (California, out-of-state and international). Small counts are suppressed by UC. This site is independent and not affiliated with the University of California. Admit rates describe past applicants, not any individual student’s chances.