UCLA grade distribution

Grade distributions and other important UCLA grading information to know

Although the official UCLA grade distribution for each course is not posted to any public university channels, the course review website Bruinwalk provides grade distributions based on student-reported grades. To view the UCLA grade distribution for a particular course, search the course title in Bruinwalk using the link below.

Apart from providing the UCLA grade distribution for each course, Bruinwalk offers other insights into UCLA classes, including ratings for easiness, clarity, workload and helpfulness. Students can also leave more in-depth reviews describing the quality of assignments, lectures, assessments and more.

Beyond the UCLA grade distribution, students should familiarize themselves with UCLA’s grading policy. A few facets of the grading policy are briefly discussed below:

Pass/Not Passed Grades

Students may choose to enroll in a course on a Pass/Not Passed (P/NP) basis rather than a letter grade. Units earned in a P/NP course can count toward degree requirements but do not affect GPA. 

The grade P corresponds to a letter grade of C or better and NP corresponds to a letter grade D or below. Students can only enroll in one course each quarter on a P/NP basis, and only if they are in good standing and enrolled in at least 12 units (14 in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science). Students can change to, or from, P/NP grading beginning the sixth week of instruction.

Grade correction

All grades filed in the end-of-term course report are final and can only be changed under two circumstances: if the grade was entered incorrectly due to a clerical or procedural error, or if the Committee on Privilege and Tenure has determined that the instructor assigned the grade on any basis other than academic grounds. 

If a student believes that the instructor has assigned their grade on a basis outside of academic grounds, they can appeal the grade. The student must first take the matter up with the instructor. If the issue is not resolved, the student can then ask the Office of Ombuds Services for help or formally file charges. Then, if the charges are sustained by the Committee on Privilege and Tenure, a committee will be assigned to review the grade within two weeks and any change to the grade will be made within four weeks.

For a comprehensive description of UCLA’s grading policy, click the link below.