St Catharine's College

Quick facts

• Large college
• Approx 490 undergraduates
• Approx 295 postgraduates
• Typical offer rate: 21%
• Typical acceptance rate: 18%

Reputation

Known as a sporty college with an unusually wide range of activities including golf, skiing, water polo and climbing. Performs well on the Tompkins Table. Traditional but not stuffy. One of few colleges offering a cheese course at formal.

Famous alumni

Jeremy Paxman, Richard Ayoade, Sir Ian McKellen

Atmosphere

Sporty; traditional but not stuffy; gowns for formals; central but can feel cramped

Location

Very central

Sports

Wide variety including golf, lacrosse, skiing, water polo, climbing

Dining

Good food; meat/fish plus two vegetarian options; Sunday brunch most loved; Formal Hall three times a week; cheese course offered

Accommodation guarantee

First and third years; second years in nearby flats