The total data counts reveal that for the fall 2015 final course grades, there are more A grades earned (n=2658; 42%) overall, than Ds, Fs, and W grades combined (n=731; 12%). These results show that there is an overall increase in satisfactory grades earned (C or better) and a decrease in D, F, and W for the end of course grades earned for students in the fall 2015 (Table 4).
Table 4: 2015 Final Grade Data Count
| Grades | Total Student Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| *A | 2658 | 42% |
| B | 1628 | 26% |
| C | 967 | 15% |
| D | 245 | 4% |
| F | 485 | 8% |
| W | 3 | 0% |
| *D,F,W Combined | 731 | 12% |
Midterm results revealed there were more As earned overall than Ds, Fs, and Ws. The successful final grades show a 5% increase in the total As earned and a substantial 8% decrease in Ds, Fs, and Ws combined, compared to the 2015 midterm findings (Chart 4).
Chart 4: 2015 Midterm and Final Grades
Final Grades
Mid-term Grades
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