POLS 8490
POLS15 sections · 146 total students
Avg GPA3.70+0.85 vs dept avg (2.85)
DWF rate4.7%Dept avg: 16.9%
In person93%of sections
Online0%of sections
In person 93%+Online 0%+Other / hybrid 7%= 100%
Grade distribution
Aggregated across all 15 sections · 146 students
Expected grade distribution
Predicted based on historical data · weighted toward recent semesters
Based on 15 sections and 146 students through Spring 2026, students in this course most commonly earn a A with a predicted average GPA of 3.86.
Low confidencein person:GPA 3.87·14 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 2026 | — | 8 | 3.75 | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2025 | — | 9 | 3.86 | 11.1% | in person |
| Spring 2024 | — | 12 | 3.83 | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2023 | — | 9 | 3.89 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2021 | — | 15 | 3.79 | 6.7% | unknown |
| Fall 2019 | — | 6 | 3.60 | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2019 | — | 9 | 3.78 | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2018 | — | 8 | 3.75 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2016 | — | 9 | 3.63 | 11.1% | in person |
| Spring 2015 | — | 8 | 3.38 | 12.5% | in person |
| Spring 2013 | — | 11 | 3.56 | 0.0% | in person |
| Fall 2010 | — | 12 | 3.71 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2010 | — | 11 | 3.56 | 18.2% | in person |
| Fall 2009 | — | 10 | 3.70 | 0.0% | in person |
| Spring 2008 | — | 9 | 3.63 | 11.1% | 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