POL S · UC Santa BarbaraHistorical grades
POL S 281
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4 published recordsWinter 2010 — Fall 2022
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3.65Average GPA weighted · out of 4.00
69.2%A-range grades A+, A, and A−
0.0%D / F grades D+, D, D−, and F
26Letter grades 4 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
4 quarters
| Quarter | Average GPA | A range | D / F | Letter grades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | 3.62 | 66.7% | 0.0% | 6 |
| Fall 2018 | 3.68 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| Winter 2012 | 3.62 | 80.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| Winter 2010 | 3.66 | 60.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
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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 2022. 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 ↗