Today, UCAS publishes the latest acceptance figures for the 2018 application cycle, as of 28 days after A level results day. Typically, 95% of students who will be accepted by the end of the cycle, have already been placed at this point.
The analysis shows the following:
A full set of statistical reports can be viewed on the UCAS Website, alongside a interactive data explorer, which allow users to visualise and tailor the reporting.
Clare Marchant, UCAS’ Chief Executive, said: "As many students are enjoying freshers’ weeks across the country, meeting new faces, and settling into university life, this year’s admissions cycle is nearly complete.
"The highest ever proportions of young people from England, Scotland, and Wales have been accepted, and record numbers of people have a place after applying through Clearing, with their exam results in hand.
"The enduring global appeal of studying an undergraduate degree in the UK is clear from the growth in international students with a confirmed place, both from within and outside of the EU.
"The overall fall in acceptances reflects the ongoing decline in the total number of 18 year olds in the UK’s population, which will continue for the next few years, and follows similar patterns to application trends seen earlier in the year."
Thursday, 20 September 2018
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