Fitzwilliam College

Quick facts

• Large college
• Approx 510 undergraduates
• Approx 440 postgraduates
• Typical offer rate: 24%
• Typical acceptance rate: 17%

Reputation

One of Cambridge's best colleges for state school students, with 70-75% from state backgrounds. All-year accommodation at affordable rents. Active bar with regular events. Free gym, squash and badminton courts. Welcoming and forward-thinking with 20 sports teams.

Famous alumni

David Starkey, Vince Cable, Dame Cressida Dick

Atmosphere

Welcoming, forward-thinking, high state school ratio (70-75%)

Location

Central

Sports

20 sports teams; success in football and cricket; free on-site gym and squash and badminton courts

Dining

Full-English weekend lunch; themed Tuesday dinners; rent £108-170/week

Bar

Open every evening; bops, pub quizzes; weekend breakfast and Tuesday theme nights

Accommodation guarantee

All years on main site