B.A. in Data Science at University of California: Fees, Eligibility, Entry Requirements, Admission Deadlines & Scholarships

 Requirement Type

 Details

 College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS)

Academic Qualification

• Academic Background:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent for freshman applicants.
  • Minimum GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.4 in your A-G courses is required.

  • Competitive GPA: The middle 50% of admitted students have a weighted GPA between 4.31 and 4.65.

• Academic Courses (A-G): Completion of 15 year-long academic courses including:
  • 2 years of History.
  • 4 years of English (composition and literature).
  • 3 years of Mathematics (including Algebra and Geometry).
  • 2 years of Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
  • 2 years of a Second Language.
  • 1 year of Visual & Performing Arts.
  • 1 additional course from any of the above categories.

•  Year X and XII (State Board or CBSE) with average marks above 70%.

English Language Requirement

• TOEFL iBT: A minimum score of 80 is required, with a preference for scores above 100.
• IELTS: 6.5.
• Duolingo English Test: 115.
• Alternative Proof: Completion of 3+ years of secondary education in English can also demonstrate proficiency.

 Applicants may be exempt from providing English proficiency test scores if they have:

• U.S. High School Education: Completed at least 3 years of high school in the U.S. with English as the language of instruction.
• ACT Score: Achieved a score of 30 or higher on the ACT English Language Arts section.
• SAT Score: Achieved a score of 680 or higher on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.
• College-Level English Course: Completed a transferable English composition course with a grade of C or better.

Documents Required

• Academic Transcripts and Certificates.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency.
• Statement of Purpose (SOP).
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR).
• Proof of Work Experience (If Have).
• Financial Documents (For Visa Purposes).
• Copy of Passport.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Application Link

Application Link

Application Fee

 $95