St Catherine's College

Quick facts

• Very large college
• Approx 520 undergraduates
• Approx 410 postgraduates
• Typical offer rate: 19%
• Typical acceptance rate: 16%

Reputation

Oxford's largest undergraduate college with a modern campus and the biggest JCR. Cheap bar and full catering make it easy to settle in. Known as a sports college with great facilities and several Olympians in its history. Quieter location with fewer tourists.

Academic strengths

Science, Humanities

Famous alumni

Peter Mandelson, J. Paul Getty, John Vane

Atmosphere

Largest undergraduate college; modern; strict Formal dress code despite younger ethos

Location

Central

Sports

Reputation as sports college; near large sports grounds; several Olympians

Dining

Fully catered cafeteria plus Hall dinner with more interesting menu

Bar

Cheap and well-stocked; JCR biggest in Oxford with arcade games, Wii, Sky Sports TV

Accommodation guarantee

On-site with large campus