Sidney Sussex College

Quick facts

• Large college
• Approx 395 undergraduates
• Approx 230 postgraduates
• Typical offer rate: 24%
• Typical acceptance rate: 19%

Reputation

Strengths in History, Law and Engineering. One of the cheapest rents in Cambridge (~£130/week) and one of the cheapest bars. Welcoming and non-judgmental with a diverse international student body. Great financial support for sports and societies. Won University Challenge three times.

Academic strengths

History, Law, Engineering

Famous alumni

Oliver Cromwell, Carol Vorderman, C.T.R. Wilson

Atmosphere

Welcoming, non-judgmental, diverse student body; gowns at formals

Location

Central

Sports

Great financial support for sports and societies; all sports on site

Dining

Among cheapest rent in Cambridge (~£130/week); Hall meals £4; Formal Hall three times a week

Bar

One of cheapest bars in Cambridge; pool table, darts, foosball; busy evenings

Accommodation guarantee

All years