What minimum GPA do I need to transfer colleges?

Transfer GPA requirements vary by school. Community college to state university transfers often require 2.0 minimum, while competitive universities may require 3.0–3.5. Competitive programs like nursing or engineering often require 3.0+.

Which courses count toward my transfer GPA?

Only courses accepted for credit by the receiving institution count toward your transfer GPA. Remedial courses, PE, and vocational courses often do not transfer. Always request a credit evaluation from the transfer school before applying.

Transfer GPA Calculator — Simple, Advanced & Professional

Calculate your transferable GPA and check where you stand at your target institution. Three precision levels — from quick GPA to full transfer analysis.

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your courses with grades and credits to calculate your transfer GPA. The Advanced tier compares your transferable GPA against destination institution requirements and lets you mark which courses are transferable. The Professional tier provides full transcript analysis with category breakdowns and scenario planning for remaining courses.

Advanced Destination Comparison & Credit Transferability See where your GPA stands at each institution

Source Institution

Your Courses

CourseGradeCredits

Compare Against Destination Requirements

Destination	Min GPA	Avg Admitted	Your Gap	Status
UC Berkeley	3.2	3.75	-0.14	Competitive
UCLA	3.2	3.78	-0.17	Competitive
UC San Diego	3.0	3.65	-0.04	Competitive
UC Davis	2.8	3.55	+0.06	Competitive
Cal State Long Beach	2.0	3.20	+0.41	Strong
San Jose State	2.0	3.10	+0.51	Strong
Generic 4-Year Univ.	2.0	3.00	+0.61	Strong

All Courses GPA

3.538

21 credits total

Transferable GPA
3.606
17 transferable credits

Transfer GPA Calculation

Transfer GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) ÷ Total Transferable Credits

Only courses accepted at the destination institution count.
Remedial, PE, and vocational courses are commonly excluded.

Your "all-course GPA" at the sending institution and your "transfer GPA" at the receiving institution can differ significantly if some credits don't transfer. Always verify which courses a specific institution will accept before applying.

Professional Full Transcript & Transfer Analysis Category breakdowns, destination match & scenario planning

Course	Semester	Category	Grade	Credits	Transferable	Points
						11.1
						13.2
						16.0
						9.9
						11.1
						12.0
						13.2
						12.0
						4.0
						9.0

Transfer GPA Summary

3.518

Transferable courses only

All Courses GPA

3.484

Transferable

8 courses

Non-Transferable

2 courses

Transfer Credits

Common Transfer GPA Requirements

3.5+: Competitive for UC Berkeley and UCLA transfers
3.0–3.49: Competitive for most UC campuses
2.5–2.99: Meets minimum for many 4-year institutions
2.0+: Typical minimum floor for CSU and many state schools

Frequently Asked Questions

At most US universities, transfer credits count toward your degree requirements but the grades do not factor into your cumulative GPA at the new institution. You essentially start fresh for your institutional GPA.

UC campuses generally require a transferable GPA of at least 2.4–2.8 for California community college transfers, but competitive campuses like UCLA and UC Berkeley typically admit transfer students with GPAs of 3.5 or higher. The TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) program for select UC campuses requires a 3.0–3.4 GPA.

Transfer GPA Calculator