St Edmund Hall

Quick facts

• Large college
• Approx 395 undergraduates
• Approx 305 postgraduates
• Typical offer rate: 20%
• Typical acceptance rate: 18%

Reputation

Claims to be the oldest academic society at Oxford, pre-dating the oldest colleges. Wide subject range. Famous for rugby with a fierce sporting culture, though students say the boisterous atmosphere can easily be avoided. Excellent Formal food.

Famous alumni

Al Murray, Keir Starmer, Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali

Atmosphere

Sporty and competitive; oldest academic society; small but active religious community

Location

Central

Sports

Known for sports (especially rugby and rowing); boisterous atmosphere that can be avoided

Dining

Excellent food, especially for Formals; meals are expensive

Accommodation guarantee

First years