POL S · UC Santa BarbaraHistorical grades
POL S 117
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2 published recordsWinter 2024 — Winter 2026
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3.14Average GPA weighted · out of 4.00
33.6%A-range grades A+, A, and A−
4.3%D / F grades D+, D, D−, and F
140Letter grades 2 published records
Grade distribution
All instructors · All quartersPlus and minus grades are grouped together. 7 reported P/NP or S/U grades are excluded from GPA and percentages. Counts reflect grades before optional grading conversions in the original source.
Quarter by quarter
2 quarters
| Quarter | Average GPA | A range | D / F | Letter grades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | 3.01 | 31.6% | 7.6% | 79 |
| Winter 2024 | 3.32 | 36.1% | 0.0% | 61 |
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Historical grade data from the Daily Nexus, obtained from UCSB’s Registrar through public records requests. Available records extend through Winter 2026. Course history is not a list of current offerings. Dataset retrieved .
GPA and grade percentages use letter grades only, weighted by the number of grades. A range includes A+, A, and A−. Repeated enrollments count separately. Past grades don’t predict your result or a course’s workload. How to read grade distributions ↗