Lucy Cavendish College

Quick facts

• Large college
• Approx 430 undergraduates
• Approx 605 postgraduates
• Typical offer rate: 29%
• Typical acceptance rate: 19%

Reputation

Formerly a women's-only mature college, now open to all since 2021. Known for welcoming women and international students. Accommodation kitchens have hobs, ovens and freezers — exceptionally rare at Oxbridge. All-year accommodation. Slightly out of the city centre.

Famous alumni

Noeleen Heyzer, Rosena Allin-Khan

Atmosphere

Welcoming for women and international students; relaxed; slightly out of centre

Location

Out of centre

Sports

Art society, boat club, two choirs, sewing and knitting, student magazine, badminton, football, netball

Dining

Nice food; vegetarian options; rare hobs/ovens/freezers in accommodation kitchens

Accommodation guarantee

All years