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Age
An applicant's age (in years) on 30 September of the year of entry into higher education. Usually presented in detail (11 categories) or summarised into broad age bands (4 categories).
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Summary statistics
The numbers of applicants and accepted applicants by Age.
Applicants
Age (4 categories) |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
20 and under |
347,970 |
356,490 |
362,314 |
386,625 |
377,333 |
21 to 24 |
59,486 |
62,426 |
64,632 |
68,852 |
65,532 |
25 to 39 |
44,067 |
46,990 |
48,327 |
54,547 |
51,322 |
40 and over |
9,842 |
10,561 |
10,755 |
12,131 |
12,117 |
Total |
461,365 |
476,467 |
486,028 |
522,155 |
506,304 |
Accepted Applicants
Age (4 categories) |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
20 and under |
286,394 |
290,160 |
293,795 |
316,457 |
305,121 |
21 to 24 |
43,167 |
44,184 |
44,259 |
46,441 |
44,844 |
25 to 39 |
31,166 |
32,256 |
31,981 |
34,304 |
32,764 |
40 and over |
7,388 |
7,707 |
7,509 |
8,167 |
8,161 |
Total |
368,115 |
374,307 |
377,544 |
405,369 |
390,890 |
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view Age (11 categories) percent (%)
Data to match your precise requirements
If you want more detailed data you can use our simple statistical enquiry service to devise your own tables showing Age by any of the following:
Sex
Ethnicity
Socio-economics
Qualification
Region (domicile)
HE subject
HE institution
HE region
You can also filter by UK country, course type (Degree/HND) and, for some combinations, Clearing.
More flexibility
You can create your own multi-dimensional tables (ie Age by Ethnicity AND Socio-economics) using our annual datasets. These are free downloadable spreadsheet files that enable you to undertake more sophisticated analysis of the data we provide using pivot tables. Using these, you can still plot Age against any of the above, and you can also include one or more additional variables from the list.
Additional data
If you require more specialised data, our statistical enquiries team may be able to help. While we do make a cost-recovery charge for custom-built data, we are always happy to discuss your requirements with no-obligation. You can complete the enquiry request form and post, fax or email it to us, or contact stats@ucas.ac.uk tel: 01242 544896 quoting EW2.
Analysis
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