Calculus I
Reported DFW rates of roughly 30 to 50 percent at several institutions; the most common first stop for STEM students who leave.
Mathematics · from OpenStax
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The 20 gateway courses (20 courses)
Ranked from published campus DFWI reports. The order is indicative: rates vary by school and term.
College Algebra
Around 40 to 45 percent DFW in published campus reports; gates most business, science and health majors.
Mathematics · from OpenStax
Start studying freePrecalculus
Near 45 percent DFW at some campuses; the bridge into calculus.
Mathematics · from OpenStax
Start studying freeIntroductory Statistics
Around 40 percent DFW at some institutions; required by most majors.
Mathematics · from OpenStax
Start studying freeGeneral Chemistry I
Multi-year analyses report general chemistry near 30 to 35 percent DFW; a gateway for science and health programmes.
Chemistry · from OpenStax
Start studying freeFinancial Accounting
Gardner Institute data reports accounting among the highest DFW disciplines (about 30 percent).
Business · from OpenStax
Start studying freeCalculus II
Often 40 percent or higher DFW; where many engineering students stall.
Mathematics · from OpenStax
Start studying freeOrganic Chemistry I
Commonly 25 to 30 percent DFW; a known barrier for pre-health students.
Chemistry · from OpenStax
Start studying freeCollege Physics I (algebra-based)
High DFW in introductory physics at many institutions; required for health and life-science majors.
Physics · from OpenStax
Start studying freeAnatomy and Physiology I
About 20 to 30 percent DFW in published reports; a gate to nursing and allied health.
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Start studying freeGeneral Biology I (cells and genetics)
Introductory biology DFW rates of 20 to 35 percent are commonly reported; required across life-science majors.
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Start studying freeUniversity Physics I (calculus-based)
Often 30 percent or higher DFW; a core engineering course.
Physics · from OpenStax
Start studying freeMicrobiology
Frequently reported near 25 to 30 percent DFW; required for nursing and allied health.
Biology · from OpenStax
Start studying freeManagerial Accounting
Accounting courses average about 30 percent DFW in published analyses.
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Start studying freePrinciples of Microeconomics
Around 20 to 30 percent DFW at several institutions; required by business and social-science majors.
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Start studying freePrinciples of Macroeconomics
Around 20 to 30 percent DFW in campus reports; required by business and social-science majors.
Economics · from OpenStax
Start studying freeIntroduction to Programming (Python)
Introductory programming commonly sees 25 to 35 percent non-success; a gateway to computing majors.
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Start studying freeIntermediate Algebra
Developmental and entry algebra courses often exceed 40 percent DFW at community colleges.
Mathematics · from OpenStax
Start studying freeUniversity Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Second-semester physics is a frequent second barrier for engineering students.
Physics · from OpenStax
Start studying freeIntroduction to Psychology
One of the largest-enrolment gateway courses; DFW often 15 to 25 percent.
Psychology · from OpenStax
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