Is UCSB ECON hard to get into?

UCSB’s acceptance rate is approximately 20%; out of everyone who competes to get into the major, only 20% will be accepted. All transfer students who want to get into the major must take a “filter” class, ECON 10A, and it is by far the most difficult class I have ever taken.

Can you retake ECON 10A UCSB?

For students who do not meet the pre-major GPA requirement, the Department offers a ECON 10A retake exam as another avenue for admittance to the major. The ECON 10A retake exam gives students an additional opportunity to get into the major if they do not meet the 2.85 pre-major GPA requirement.

Is Economics good at UCSB?

UCSB Economics Rankings UCSB was ranked #29 on College Factual’s most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor’s program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in California.

What is econ 10A UCSB?

Description. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory is the first upper-division course that students majoring in Economics at UCSB are required to complete.

Is there an Econ 10A at UCSB?

ECON 10A. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Enrollment Comments: Designed for majors. Quarters usually offered: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. Course must be taken at UCSB. Economic theory relating to demand, production, and competitive product markets with emphasis on applications of theory. ECON 93.

What are the prerequisites for Economics at UC Santa Barbara?

Prerequisite: Concurrent with Econ 100B. Students receive one unit for the honors seminar. Intended for highly motivated and well prepared students. ECON 100C. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Prerequisite: Economics 100B or 104B.

How long does it take to major in economics at UCSB?

The Department of Economics offers two majors: Economics (BA) and Economics & Accounting (BA). The standard time to complete a major is four years, although some students are able to complete it in three years.

Do you need a 2.85 GPA to go to UCSB?

Only courses that have been taken at a UC campus will count towards the 2.85 GPA requirement. If a student completes the equivalent of ECON 1 and ECON 2 at a non-UC university, they will receive credit for the course, but must still earn a 2.85 GPA with the remaining courses that are listed above.