POLS 4162
POLSPolitics and the Media
10 sections · 456 total students
Avg GPA3.24+0.38 vs dept avg (2.85)
DWF rate9.3%Dept avg: 16.9%
In person70%of sections
Online0%of sections
In person 70%+Online 0%+Other / hybrid 30%= 100%
Grade distribution
Aggregated across all 10 sections · 456 students
Expected grade distribution
Predicted based on historical data · weighted toward recent semesters
Based on 10 sections and 456 students through Fall 2023, students in this course most commonly earn a A with a predicted average GPA of 3.34.
Low confidencein person:GPA 3.40·7 sections
Predictions are computed using exponentially-weighted historical data, giving more weight to recent semesters. This is not a guarantee of your personal grade outcome.
GPA trend over time
Average GPA per semester · dashed line = department average
Recent sections
| Term | Instructor | Students | Avg GPA | DWF % | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | — | 48 | 3.40 | 8.3% | unknown |
| Fall 2020 | — | 47 | 3.37 | 8.5% | unknown |
| Fall 2019 | — | 47 | 3.69 | 4.3% | in person |
| Fall 2018 | — | 47 | 3.65 | 8.5% | in person |
| Fall 2017 | — | 59 | 2.86 | 10.2% | in person |
| Fall 2016 | — | 48 | 3.55 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2016 | — | 47 | 3.07 | 14.9% | in person |
| Spring 2015 | — | 41 | 3.54 | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2008 | — | 44 | 2.47 | 13.6% | in person |
| Spring 2006 | — | 28 | 2.56 | 25.0% | unknown |
Data from official GSU grade distribution records · 2005–2026 · Aggregate only — no individual student records. GPA uses a 4.30 scale. DWF rate = % of students with D, WF, or F. Learn more