What GPA do you need to transfer from community college to a UC school?

UC schools require a minimum 2.4 GPA for California community college transfers, but competitive majors (engineering, business, nursing) require 3.5-3.9. TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) agreements guarantee admission to many UC campuses with a 3.0-3.5 GPA.

What percentage of community college students successfully transfer?

NSCRC data shows approximately 37% of community college students who intend to transfer actually do so within 6 years. Students in transfer-preparation programs with TAG agreements transfer at rates of 70-85%.

Community College to University Transfer Success Rate

Formula Definitions

The Community College to University Transfer Success Rate works by applying a well-defined formula to the values you enter. Understanding the formula behind the calculation helps you interpret the result and check that your inputs are correct. Below we break down the key components that drive the CC Transfer Success Rate.

The core formula used by this calculator is:

Result = f(inputs, settings)

Each variable in the formula has a specific meaning:

inputs — Values entered into the CC Transfer Success Rate.
settings — Options, units, or parameters that adjust how the calculation is performed.
Result — Computed output for the chosen inputs and settings.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the required values. Enter the required values into the Community College to University Transfer Success Rate input fields.
Adjust settings. Adjust any settings, select applicable options, or choose units as needed.
Calculate the result. Press Calculate to compute the result using the underlying formula.
Interpret the output. Review and interpret your result using the provided context, reference ranges, or explanatory notes.

Glossary and Definitions

Input: A value entered into the calculator to be processed.
Output: The computed result returned by the calculator for the given inputs.
Setting: An option that adjusts how the calculation is performed, such as unit selection or mode.
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