POL S · UC Santa BarbaraHistorical grades
POL S 118
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8 published recordsWinter 2010 — Fall 2023
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2.90Average GPA weighted · out of 4.00
15.0%A-range grades A+, A, and A−
2.1%D / F grades D+, D, D−, and F
380Letter grades 8 published records
Grade distribution
All instructors · All quartersPlus and minus grades are grouped together. Counts reflect grades before optional grading conversions in the original source.
Quarter by quarter
8 quarters
| Quarter | Average GPA | A range | D / F | Letter grades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 3.10 | 22.5% | 0.0% | 40 |
| Fall 2022 | 3.15 | 15.2% | 0.0% | 46 |
| Fall 2018 | 2.85 | 16.7% | 2.8% | 36 |
| Winter 2017 | 2.92 | 15.7% | 2.0% | 51 |
| Winter 2016 | 2.81 | 6.8% | 0.0% | 59 |
| Fall 2013 | 2.81 | 14.6% | 4.2% | 48 |
| Winter 2013 | 2.80 | 17.7% | 3.2% | 62 |
| Winter 2010 | 2.79 | 13.2% | 5.3% | 38 |
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About the numbers
Historical grade data from the Daily Nexus, obtained from UCSB’s Registrar through public records requests. Available records extend through Fall 2023. 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 ↗