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Hist &Theory of Urban Planning

Urban Planning and Policy

Avg GPA
3.61
Easiness
4.10
Total regs
318

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.61
A
84.5%
257
B
12.8%
39
C
0.7%
2
D
0.0%
0
F
0.7%
2
W
1.3%
4
A–F + W
304
Other outcomes
14
All registrations
318

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.61
Easiness
4.10
C or better
99.3%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
99.3%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
1.3%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
304
A–F and W outcomes

UPP 500 by Professor

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

#1
Betancur, John-Jairo
3.97
RMP
2.8
9 reviews
Graded
90
Total regs
97
#2
Ashton, Philip S
3.76
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Graded
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Total regs
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Graded
50
Total regs
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Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Betancur, John-Jairo
    3.97
    2.8 (9)
    90
    97
  • 2
    Ashton, Philip S
    3.76
    4.6 (7)
    25
    25
  • 3
    Lowe, Catherine
    3.72
    4.0 (1)
    50
    52
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