POLS 4555
POLSContemporary Political Philosophy
12 sections · 490 total students
Avg GPA3.08+0.23 vs dept avg (2.85)
DWF rate6.9%Dept avg: 16.9%
In person100%of sections
Online0%of sections
Grade distribution
Aggregated across all 12 sections · 490 students
Expected grade distribution
Predicted based on historical data · weighted toward recent semesters
Based on 12 sections and 490 students through Fall 2024, students in this course most commonly earn a B with a predicted average GPA of 3.19.
Low confidencein person:GPA 3.19·12 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 2024 | — | 45 | 3.28 | 4.4% | in person |
| Spring 2021 | — | 39 | 2.67 | 18.0% | in person |
| Spring 2020 | — | 35 | 3.30 | 5.7% | in person |
| Spring 2020 | — | 37 | 3.39 | 2.7% | in person |
| Spring 2019 | — | 42 | 3.00 | 9.5% | in person |
| Spring 2019 | — | 46 | 3.05 | 8.7% | in person |
| Summer 2019 | — | 39 | 3.41 | 7.7% | in person |
| Fall 2017 | — | 46 | 3.18 | 2.2% | in person |
| Fall 2015 | — | 44 | 3.22 | 2.3% | in person |
| Spring 2013 | — | 33 | 2.91 | 3.0% | in person |
| Fall 2010 | — | 38 | 2.83 | 7.9% | in person |
| Fall 2006 | — | 46 | 2.79 | 10.9% | 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