POLS 4270
POLSComparative Political Economy
10 sections · 298 total students
Avg GPA2.91+0.06 vs dept avg (2.85)
DWF rate20.5%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 · 298 students
Expected grade distribution
Predicted based on historical data · weighted toward recent semesters
Based on 10 sections and 298 students through Spring 2025, students in this course most commonly earn a A with a predicted average GPA of 3.14.
Low confidencein person:GPA 3.43·7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | — | 19 | 3.61 | 5.3% | in person |
| Spring 2023 | — | 21 | 2.81 | 14.3% | unknown |
| Spring 2022 | — | 26 | 2.91 | 30.8% | hybrid |
| Spring 2021 | — | 46 | 3.05 | 15.2% | unknown |
| Spring 2018 | — | 33 | 3.43 | 21.2% | in person |
| Spring 2013 | — | 24 | 3.09 | 8.3% | in person |
| Spring 2012 | — | 41 | 2.74 | 14.6% | in person |
| Spring 2011 | — | 13 | 2.00 | 30.8% | in person |
| Fall 2010 | — | 48 | 3.02 | 16.7% | in person |
| Spring 2010 | — | 27 | 2.00 | 48.2% | in person |
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