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Avg GPA
3.06
Easiness
2.80
Total regs
365

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.06
A
44.1%
161
B
33.7%
123
C
12.3%
45
D
3.8%
14
F
2.5%
9
W
3.6%
13
A–F + W
365
Other outcomes
0
All registrations
365

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.06
Easiness
2.80
C or better
93.5%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
97.4%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
3.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
365
A–F and W outcomes

IDS 435 by Professor

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

#1
Dierks, Ludwig
3.53
RMP
4.0
6 reviews
Graded
62
Total regs
62
#2
Nadarajah, Negar Soheili
3.30
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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
23
Total regs
23
#3
Sturt, Bradley E
3.02
RMP
4.6
10 reviews
Graded
209
Total regs
214
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Dierks, Ludwig
    3.53
    4.0 (6)
    62
    62
  • 2
    Nadarajah, Negar Soheili
    3.30
    NR
    23
    23
  • 3
    Sturt, Bradley E
    3.02
    4.6 (10)
    209
    214
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