Keble College

Quick facts

• Large college
• Approx 465 undergraduates
• Approx 550 postgraduates
• Typical offer rate: 13%
• Typical acceptance rate: 11%

Reputation

One of Oxford's larger and more modern-feeling colleges, with Christian founding traditions including Grace before formals. More relaxed than its formal exterior suggests. Good-value food is central to college life. Excellent rowing team and a wide range of sports including ice hockey.

Academic strengths

Theology and Religion

Famous alumni

Imran Khan, Ed Balls, Andrew Adonis

Atmosphere

Large and community-focused; more relaxed than formal appearance suggests

Location

Central

Sports

Well-funded rowing team; ice hockey among many sports; Boat Race crew members

Dining

Good value; only third years have kitchen access; Formal Hall twice a week; Grace said before formals

Bar

Known as 'the spaceship', retro feel

Accommodation guarantee

First and second years