California State University, Northridge grade distribution
See how 4,048 courses at California State University, Northridge were graded, from official university records covering 2020–2025.
The largest course on record is POLS 155, where 42.6% of 12,639 students earned an A. Across its 20 biggest courses, A rates run from 19.5% (SOM 306) to 64.2% (FCS 340).
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Popular courses at California State University, Northridge
| Course | Grade mix | A rate | Avg GPA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLS 155 | 42.6% | 3.02 | 12,639 | |
| ENGL 115 | 41.4% | 2.79 | 11,547 | |
| UNIV 100 | 56.6% | 3.15 | 10,435 | |
| COMS 151 | 55.5% | 3.17 | 10,206 | |
| MGT 360 | 60.7% | 3.40 | 10,065 | |
| FIN 303 | 26.6% | 2.71 | 9,493 | |
| MKT 304 | 31.6% | 3.02 | 9,452 | |
| PSY 150 | 38.8% | 2.90 | 9,035 | |
| MATH 103 | 27.8% | 2.44 | 8,825 | |
| SOM 306 | 19.5% | 2.58 | 8,423 | |
| COMS 356 | 52.4% | 3.19 | 7,818 | |
| CH S 245 | 43.7% | 2.82 | 7,774 | |
| BIOL 101 | 51.7% | 3.05 | 7,393 | |
| BUS 497A | 36.2% | 3.12 | 7,353 | |
| ENGL 205 | 49.3% | 3.06 | 7,082 | |
| ASTR 152 | 42.2% | 2.99 | 6,786 | |
| MATH 102 | 27.9% | 2.39 | 6,471 | |
| CHEM 100 | 28% | 2.60 | 6,448 | |
| FCS 340 | 64.2% | 3.39 | 6,246 | |
| ART 305 | 45% | 3.02 | 6,227 |
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Records in GradeView’s current dataset for California State University, Northridge run from 2020 to 2025 (268,939 aggregate grade-distribution records). Availability varies by year, term, course and source. Past grades describe past terms and don’t predict yours. GradeView is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by California State University, Northridge.
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