What Percentage Of People Get Into Oxford Or Cambridge?

University of Cambridge Admissions Statistics for the 2019 UCAS Cycle.

Oxbridge Admissions: Male Applicants vs. Female Applicants.

Are you more likely to get into Oxford or Cambridge?

The Interview
You have also performed well (in the top 25%) in your admissions test. You then get called to be interviewed in December. By the time you are sitting opposite your interviewer, your chances of success at Oxford are around 1 in 3 – and about 1 in 4 at Cambridge.

Is it harder to get into Cambridge or Oxford?

Oxford and Cambridge are highly competitive, and unfortunately, you can only apply to one per year. According to these acceptance numbers, Cambridge appears to be the easier to get accepted.

What percentage of students get into Oxford?

More than 77% of applicants and almost 95% of admitted students were awarded A*AA or better at A-level. 68.1% of admitted students achieved three A* grades or better at A-level.

What percentage of population go to Oxbridge?

Between 2015-2020 state school intake has increased from 62.3% to 70% at Cambridge and from 55.6% to 68.7% at Oxford – and the number of Oxbridge offers is reaching double figures at a growing number of state secondary schools, grammar schools and sixth form colleges.

Can you get into Oxford with B’s?

Do you mean ALL Bs and Cs for GCSE, or a few? I currently have an offer for Oxford despite having two Bs at GCSE, so it’s certainly possible to get in with a few Bs. For my course they actually only looked at your top 8 GCSEs I think, so a few Bs wouldn’t even hold you back never mind kill your application.

What is the hardest UK uni to get into?

Hardest UK universities to get into

• University of Oxford (19.1%)
• University of Cambridge (21.6%)
• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (21.9%)
• University of St Andrews (25%)
• Imperial College London (32.5%)
• St George’s, University of London (35.3%)
• The University of Edinburgh (39.3%)

Do you need all 9s to get into Oxford?

Oxford reasonably expects, but does not specifically require, that you will have consistently good grades at GCSE – most, if not all, will be in the A-A*/ 8-9 sort of bracket.

Is Cambridge prettier than Oxford?

If you’re looking for the more picturesque, compact, charming, quintessential university town…Cambridge wins the Oxford vs Cambridge debate. Cambridge is by far more scenic.

What is the hardest degree at Oxford?

The hardest degree subjects are Chemistry, Medicine, Architecture, Physics, Biomedical Science, Law, Neuroscience, Fine Arts, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Education, Computer Science and Philosophy.

Do you need straight A’s to get into Oxford?

In short, not necessarily. You’ll come across Oxbridge students who don’t (but don’t be shocked to meet quite a few who do).

Do you need all A’s to get into Oxford?

Oxford’s standard entry requirements for conditional offers range from A*A*A-AAA at A level. However, many courses have specific additional requirements that students need to meet.

What is the hardest university to get into?

Harvard
Harvard ranked as the toughest school in the country to get into. It has a 5% acceptance rate, according to Niche. Stanford came in second on the list— with an acceptance rate of 5% as well. However, it accepts students with slightly lower test scores, Niche says.

Where do most Oxbridge rejects go?

Durham University has long been considered the destination of choice for Oxbridge rejects.

Which school sends most students to Oxbridge?

Westminster School
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Can an average student get into Oxford?

Overall grade of 90% or more, with grades of at least 95% or above in two subjects (including any relevant to the course applied for) and 85% or above in the other three subjects. Note: Oxford University does not accept or consider State Board Exams. 2.

Is 7 GCSEs enough for Oxford?

Again, getting into a top place like Oxford and Cambridge will be much harder. Successful applicants to both universities generally have around eight grade 9 to 7 (A* to A) GCSEs.

Can I get into Oxford with A * AA?

Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course. (See course pages.) See a list of Oxford courses with conditional offers including at least one A*.

What is the easiest subject to get into Oxford?

Oxford

• Best chance of getting an interview (%) Chemistry 96.2. Classics 95.9. Human Sciences 92.8. Modern Languages & Linguistics 92.5.
• Highest Success Rate (%) Classics 40.1. Chemistry 33.6. Theology & Oriental Studies 33.3.
• Highest Success Rate (%) Classics 50.3. Music 48.3. Archaeology & Anthropology 45.1.

What is the happiest University UK?

London Metropolitan University
However, at 81%, it seems that students at this uni are some of the happiest in the UK.

Which UK university has the most attractive students?

Using data provided by apps such as Tinder, Bumble and Coffee Meets Bagel, Unifresher has ranked the 25 most attractive universities in the UK.

1. University College London.
2. Imperial College London.
3. Cardiff University.
4. University of Bristol.
5. University of Sheffield.
6. University of Manchester.
7. Queen’s University Belfast.