ENGL 160

Academic Writing I

English

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.83

Easiness

2.20

Total regs

13,358

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA

2.83

53.1%

6815

19.5%

2507

9.6%

1227

4.0%

512

9.2%

1187

4.6%

590

A–F + W

12,838

Other outcomes

520

All registrations

13,358

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.83

Easiness

2.20

C or better

86.1%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

90.3%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

4.6%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

12,838

A–F and W outcomes

ENGL 160 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

Benincasa, Erin

3.82

RMP

Graded

Total regs

149

Baez, Marc J

3.79

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Students write in a variety of genres with an emphasis on argument and sentence-level grammar. Topics vary by section. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. This class may be taught in an online format. When that is the case, internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Please check the online class schedule for online sections. Prerequisite(s): Eligibility as determined by performance on the Department placement test. Class Schedule Information: Course descriptions for composition courses are available at the First-Year Writing Program website: http://www.uic.edu/depts/engl/programs/1styearwriting/. IAI GECC Writing course .