Northern Illinois University grade distribution
See how 3,176 courses at Northern Illinois University were graded, from official university records covering 2020–2026.
The largest course on record is COMS 100, where 37% of 11,824 students earned an A. Across its 20 biggest courses, A rates run from 16.1% (FINA 320) to 57.3% (UBUS 110).
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Popular courses at Northern Illinois University
| Course | Grade mix | A rate | Avg GPA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMS 100 | 37% | 2.67 | 11,824 | |
| ENGL 103 | 49.6% | 2.83 | 10,977 | |
| ENGL 203 | 52.9% | 2.97 | 10,150 | |
| PSYC 102 | 24.7% | 2.30 | 9,023 | |
| STAT 100 | 27.1% | 2.38 | 4,997 | |
| CHEM 110 | 25% | 2.40 | 4,902 | |
| OMIS 259 | 35.3% | 2.47 | 4,700 | |
| UBUS 110 | 57.3% | 3.31 | 3,839 | |
| SOCI 170 | 35.2% | 2.61 | 3,613 | |
| ECON 260 | 32.3% | 2.85 | 3,558 | |
| BIOS 103 | 17.1% | 1.93 | 3,527 | |
| MGMT 217 | 27.4% | 2.81 | 3,501 | |
| MATH 211 | 21.8% | 2.26 | 3,466 | |
| FINA 320 | 16.1% | 2.32 | 3,444 | |
| OMIS 338 | 48% | 3.16 | 3,345 | |
| MKTG 295 | 29.8% | 2.80 | 3,340 | |
| LESM 152 | 53.1% | 3.02 | 3,081 | |
| MATH 105 | 21.7% | 2.25 | 3,017 | |
| CSCI 240 | 29.3% | 2.32 | 2,984 | |
| MGMT 335 | 30.7% | 2.96 | 2,911 |
Historical data: all years and semesters combined. Past grades describe past terms and don’t predict your grade. Professor-by-professor breakdowns are in the app.
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Records in GradeView’s current dataset for Northern Illinois University run from 2020 to 2026 (107,619 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 Northern Illinois University.
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