This page says that 23% of transfer students are admitted to Berkeley. However, 94% of them were from California community colleges. Is this because most transfer applicants apply from California community colleges, or is it because Berkeley is much more selective towards those who aren’t in California community colleges? What do you think the admission rate is for transfers who aren’t in California community colleges?
There are transfer agreements with the CCCs. It’s harder to get in from any place else.
Thanks for the answer. Do you happen to know how much harder, though? Do you think more or less than 5% get accepted?
No way to tell from that data. But consider that of the 3800+ transfers fewer than 230 are from a non-CCC.
@Erin’s Dad: If that’s the case, then the probability of a transfer from a non-CCC = the number of non-CCC who get in / the number who don’t = (3800 * (0.23 * (1 - 0.94))) / 240 = 0.21, assuming there are exactly 3800 transfers and exactly 230 are from non-CCC. Thus, this is an underestimate of the probability, in which case transfers from non-CCC would be either only slightly less likely to be accepted, equally likely, or more likely. This seems unlikely given there are transfer agreements with the CCCs. Are you sure these facts are correct?
It is not possible to transfer to any UC campus until you have achieved junior status. As stated by others, the agreements with CCC schools severely limit available space for other applicants. The whole UC System transfer website is directed towards CCC students: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/index.html?PHPSESSID=dffad6a0c1ca0a9e8771b4ec9eade40f
If 230 outside students were accepted, a sub 5% acceptance rate is probable given the appeal of UC-Berkeley. It is certainly reasonable to assume they could receive more than 4600 applications from non-CCC students. If you want to give it a try, go for it, but the odds are against you no matter how you try to rationalize it. There are likely much more probable options available to you elsewhere.
@sltxdad “It is not possible to transfer to any UC campus until you have achieved junior status.” Where did you see this? I found no google sources for this.
UC transfers require 60 semester or 90 units minimum prior to transfer which puts most applicants at Junior level.
From UC website:::
Our minimum requirements are academic standards that you must attain to be considered for admission to the UC system.
While you will need to fulfill these requirements, they shouldn’t be the starting point for most of your planning. Tailor your coursework to your major and the general education requirements of the campuses you hope to attend.
UC transfer requirements
As a junior-level transfer applicant, you must meet the following requirements. Some of your major preparation and general education coursework will count toward these requirements.
- Complete the following 7-course pattern by the end of the spring term prior to fall enrollment at UC:
Two transferable courses in English composition;
One transferable course in mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning;
Four transferable college courses chosen from at least two of the following subject areas:
arts and humanities
social and behavioral sciences
physical and biological sciences
For example:
3 chemistry courses and 1 history course
2 sociology courses, 1 physics course, and 1 art history course
1 biology course and 3 literature courses
Keep in mind:
Each course must be worth at least 3 semester units (or 4-5 quarter units) and be UC-transferable. Check ASSIST to see what courses from your community college are transferable
You need to earn a grade of C or better in each course
All campuses recommend that you complete math and English as early as possible (some highly recommend completing them by the end of the fall term, one year prior to enrolling at UC)
If you’ve completed IGETC or campus-specific general education requirements, you may have already satisfied the 7-course pattern
2. Complete at least 60 semester (90 quarter) units of UC-transferable credit. No more than 14 semester (21 quarter) units of the 60 semester (90 quarter) units may be taken pass/fail or credit/no credit.
- Earn at least a 2.4 GPA in UC-transferable courses (2.8 if you're a nonresident). Some majors require a higher GPA for admission selection.