Christ Church

Quick facts

• Large college
• Approx 450 undergraduates
• Approx 230 postgraduates
• Typical offer rate: 15%
• Typical acceptance rate: 13%

Reputation

Oxford's grandest college with 13 Prime Ministers as alumni. Teaches almost all courses; best known for Fine Art and History of Art due to its unique Picture Gallery. Has a 'posh' reputation that students say is overstated. Excellent free sports facilities.

Academic strengths

Fine Art, History of Art

Famous alumni

King Edward VII, David Dimbleby, 13 Prime Ministers including Peel and Gladstone

Atmosphere

Reputation for being posh (more fiction than fact); very central and formal

Location

Very central

Sports

Amazing free facilities including tennis and squash courts and Astroturf

Dining

Generally good, especially brunch; formal every evening, two black tie guest dinners a month

Bar

Fun on event nights, hit and miss otherwise

Accommodation guarantee

3 years (ballot)