Historical trend
Trend summary
University entry rate was 38% in 2025, up from 37% in 2024.
Trend
- Over the available record (2017–2025), it has ranged from 33% in 2017 to 39% in 2021.
- The latest reading is above the record average of 36%.
Context
- UCAS publishes application data at multiple points in the cycle; the January deadline and end-of-cycle figures are the most complete.
- UK applications exclude international students, who are counted separately by UCAS.
Generated from the published series — describes direction, magnitude and range only, with no editorial judgement or forecasts.