Pembroke College

Quick facts

• Large college
• Approx 470 undergraduates
• Approx 295 postgraduates
• Typical offer rate: 17%
• Typical acceptance rate: 13%

Reputation

Third oldest Cambridge college, teaching every course offered. Loved for excellent food, a great central location and a genuinely open, non-judgmental atmosphere. Bi-termly bops are always packed. Football and boat club have notable success.

Famous alumni

Ted Hughes, Tom Hiddleston, Jo Cox MP

Atmosphere

Open, non-judgmental, diverse; third oldest Cambridge college; great food and location

Location

Central

Sports

Men's and Women's football success; Boat Club success in May Bumps

Dining

Loved by students; Formals 'delicious'; subject dinners and Tutor Tea

Bar

Bar linked to common room (JP); bi-termly bops always packed

Accommodation guarantee

First years guaranteed