SOC · UC Santa BarbaraHistorical grades
SOC 173R
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8 published recordsWinter 2014 — Fall 2025
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3.44Average GPA weighted · out of 4.00
63.6%A-range grades A+, A, and A−
3.6%D / F grades D+, D, D−, and F
675Letter 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 2025 | 3.59 | 73.9% | 3.4% | 88 |
| Fall 2024 | 3.32 | 58.2% | 5.7% | 122 |
| Winter 2024 | 3.73 | 86.7% | 3.6% | 83 |
| Spring 2021 | 3.60 | 75.0% | 2.5% | 80 |
| Winter 2020 | 3.76 | 84.2% | 1.1% | 95 |
| Summer 2018 | 2.92 | 30.2% | 4.8% | 63 |
| Winter 2017 | 3.18 | 50.7% | 5.8% | 69 |
| Winter 2014 | 3.19 | 36.0% | 1.3% | 75 |
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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 2025. 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 ↗