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Ohlone College to UC: TAG and International Admissions
Ohlone College is in Fremont in the Bay Area, follows a semester calendar, and is not on the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program list. The Transfer Center offers UC TAG guidance, and international students can begin at the on-campus English Language Institute.
- International tuition per unit
- $426, including enrollment and capital outlay fees (2026-27)
- Deadline, applicants outside the U.S.
- Fall: around mid-to-late June; spring: November 15
- English requirement (selected tests)
- TOEFL iBT 57 or 3.0 on the new scale, IELTS 5.5, Duolingo 95
- Annual budget and proof of funds
- $24,900 (degree program, two semesters)
- International application fee
- $100
- UCLA fall 2025 transfer profile
- 247 applicants, 19% admit rate, GPA 3.90 to 4.00
Ohlone to UC: ten years of transfer data
- UC applicants, 2024-25
- 445
- Admitted to UC
- 362
- Admit rate
- 81.3%
- Change in applicants since 2015-16
- +52%
- UC applicants
- Admitted
- Admit rate
- 2025-26 fall only
According to the UC Information Center, 445 Ohlone College students applied to UC in 2024-25, and 362 were admitted to at least one campus, 81.3% of applicants; 270 enrolled at UC. The campuses that admitted the most students that year were UC Davis (202), UC Santa Cruz (167), UC San Diego (137). Compared with 292 applicants in 2015-16, that is an increase of 52%. For 2025-26, only fall data are available so far: 369 applied and 314 were admitted, which cannot be compared directly with the earlier full-year figures.
UC campus comparison, 2024-25
| Campus | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Enrolled | Average GPA of admitted students | Ten-year admissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC systemwide | 445 | 362 | 81.3% | 270 | 3.60 | |
| UC Davis | 304 | 202 | 66.4% | 61 | 3.68 | |
| UC Santa Cruz | 220 | 167 | 75.9% | 28 | 3.52 | |
| UC San Diego | 248 | 137 | 55.2% | 37 | 3.68 | |
| UC Santa Barbara | 199 | 127 | 63.8% | 13 | 3.70 | |
| UC Irvine | 265 | 101 | 38.1% | 22 | 3.77 | |
| UC Berkeley | 307 | 89 | 29.0% | 69 | 3.77 | |
| UC Riverside | 140 | 82 | 58.6% | 5 | 3.51 | |
| UCLA | 265 | 58 | 21.9% | 32 | 3.85 | |
| UC Merced | 72 | 52 | 72.2% | 3 | 3.47 |
Admit rates are calculated from student counts. UC does not publish categories with fewer than five students; these appear as "—" in the table. GPA is the UC-calculated GPA in transferable courses. Campus names link to the corresponding transfer guides. Source: UC Infocenter · Admissions by source school (visualizedata.ucop.edu, AdmissionsDataTable transfer view), retrieved 2026-09-27.
Ohlone College is located in Fremont, in Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area, and has a Fremont campus and a Newark campus. Ohlone College follows a semester calendar; the fall semester begins in late August and the spring semester in late January. After completing transfer coursework here, students can apply to transfer to the University of California (UC). The college admits international students on F-1 visas and also runs an English Language Institute for international students. Ohlone College is not on the official member list of the UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP). For students living in the Fremont area who plan to transfer to UC through TAG or a regular application, the Ohlone College to UC transfer route is a pathway worth considering. The data section below shows how students from this college have transferred to each UC campus.
Transfer support and honors programs
Honors program
This review found no official description of an honors program on the Ohlone College website, so this page does not list one.
The actual average admit GPA is UC Information Center data for Ohlone students in 2024-25; an average is not an admission cutoff. Further reading: UCLA Transfer Alliance Program, How transfer GPA is calculated.
UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)Ohlone College is not on the official UCLA TAP member list, so its students cannot use TAP priority consideration or alternate major review when applying to UCLA.
Transfer CenterProvides structured UC TAG guidance: create a UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) account, meet with a counselor to develop a student educational plan, attend a UC TAG workshop during or after the first semester, and meet with a UC admissions representative. The center also offers major and degree exploration, college application assistance, and contact with university admissions representatives.
International student admission
2026-27; the district Board of Trustees approved the fee resolution on February 11, 2026. The international student cost page states that each additional unit costs $426, consistent with the resolution; the college fee schedule page lists $419, which does not match the board resolution.
International application periods
- Fall entryDeadline: June 15
- Spring entryDeadline: November 15
These deadlines apply to applicants outside the United States. The fall deadline differs between two sources: the college application form lists June 15, while the international students home page lists late June, so students should plan for June 15. Students already in the United States can apply up to 3 weeks before classes begin. The application fee is $100.
English proficiency (any one)
- 57TOEFL iBTor 3.0 on the new scale
- 5.5IELTS
- 95Duolingo
Students without an English test score can first apply to the English Language Institute; completing the highest course level, Level 4, satisfies the English requirement.
I-20 proof of funds$24,900Annual budget for two semesters of a degree program. Proof of funds must cover the estimated total, and the amount cannot be reduced even if the student lives with family.
Further reading: I-20 and visa, Annual budget, English and math placement.
Academic calendar and course planning
Semester calendar: fall and spring are the two main terms, and the units are already semester units, so no conversion is needed. The year has two semesters, plus a summer term for English Language Institute students; the international student cost page uses 12 units per semester as the full-time standard for degree programs. The Transfer Center advises students to record completed and planned courses semester by semester in their UC TAP account and to attend a UC TAG workshop during or after the first semester, so they can check TAG requirements early.
Further reading: The 7-course pattern, Cal-GETC general education courses.
Housing and transportation
- ✕On-campus housing
- The international student housing page lists homestays, off-campus rentals, and short-term hotels as options and does not list on-campus housing.
- ✓Homestay
- The page describes two agencies, ISP and IHPS, each with a $375 application fee; monthly fees including 14 meals per week range from $875 to $1,200 and from $900 to $1,200, respectively. The listed websites and information do not constitute an official recommendation by the college.
- Transportation
- The college runs a shuttle between BART Warm Springs station and its two campuses, Monday through Thursday, available only to Ohlone College students with a valid student ID.
Further reading: Housing and homestays.
EDUBUS advice
- When choosing a college
Ohlone College is not on the UCLA TAP list, and the middle GPA range of students admitted to UCLA for fall 2025 was 3.90 to 4.00. Students targeting UCLA can apply only through the regular route and should prioritize GPA and major prerequisites.
- Before applying
International students should budget at $426 per unit and submit the fall application by June 15.
- First semester
Students targeting a TAG campus should create a UC TAP account and attend a TAG workshop in the first semester.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to transfer from Ohlone College to UCLA?
The UCLA fall 2025 transfer profile shows that 247 Ohlone College students applied to UCLA, with an admit rate of 19%. The 25th to 75th percentile GPA of admitted students was 3.90 to 4.00. Ohlone College is not on the official UCLA TAP member list, so its students are reviewed as regular transfer applicants.
What is the tuition for international students at Ohlone College?
The 2026-27 fee schedule approved by the district Board of Trustees in February 2026 sets nonresident tuition at $377 per unit and the enrollment fee at $46, plus a $3 capital outlay fee for foreign citizens, for a total of $426 per unit for international students. The international student cost page estimates the total cost of a degree program for two semesters at $24,900, including $10,300 in tuition and fees. The college fee schedule page lists $419, which does not match the board resolution.
Can a student apply to Ohlone College without a TOEFL score?
Students who do not meet the English requirement can first study at the Ohlone College English Language Institute. Completing the highest course level, Level 4, satisfies the English requirement for the degree program.
Does Ohlone College have student housing?
The international student housing page does not list on-campus housing; the options it lists are homestays, off-campus rentals, and short-term hotels. The two homestay agencies described on the page each charge a $375 application fee, and monthly fees with meals range from $875 to $1,200.
Sources and Verification Date11 official sources · Last checked September 27, 2026
- Admissions by source school, transfer data (UC Infocenter, retrieved 2026-09-27)universityofcalifornia.edu
- International Programs and Services (Ohlone College)ohlone.edu
- Cost of Attendance (Ohlone College International Programs)ohlone.edu
- Resolution No. 18/25-26 Non-Resident Tuition Fee 2026-27 (Ohlone district Board of Trustees, PDF)ohlone.edu
- International Student Application (Ohlone College International Programs, PDF)ohlone.edu
- English Proficiency Requirements (Ohlone College International Programs)ohlone.edu
- Transfer Admission Guarantee (Ohlone College Transfer Center)ohlone.edu
- Housing Information (Ohlone College International Programs)ohlone.edu
- Ohlone Shuttle Services (Ohlone College)ohlone.edu
- UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (UCLA Undergraduate Admission)admission.ucla.edu
- Transfer Profile by Community College (UCLA, fall 2025)admission.ucla.edu
Campus photo: Pi.1415926535, 2019, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Admission rules, tuition, deadlines, and visa policies change every year. Before applying, confirm the current information published by the college and the relevant official agencies.
