Cambridge Lucy Cavendish - In Depth

Founded: 1965 as a women's college.

Admission: Mature (21 and over) women only. For undergraduate admissions, normally 2 or 3 A-levels, an access course, OU level 1 or above, or equivalent recognised qualifications as evidence of recent academic achievement. College written entrance tests and interviews. College also admits graduates. Supervisions in college and at other colleges by men and women.

Largest fields of study: English, law, social and political sciences, medicine and veterinary medicine.

Scholarships: Small supplementary awards (details available from college).

Travel grants: Limited number of small grants.

Library & information service: Purpose-built college library (20,000 books, currently expanding). Ratio 1:10 workstations to students, access 24 hours/day; 20 points with access to library and internet (all student rooms connected). IT support from computer officer.

Eating arrangements: Lunches every day; evening meal 3 times a week. Cooking facilities for residents.

Other college facilities: Computer facilities, fine gardens, gym.

Accommodation: All students offered college accommodation (most with ensuite facilities): rents £53-£68 per week, plus food.

Term-time work: No term-time work permitted except in college bar, library, etc.

Financial help: Own funds available plus some supplementary funding from charitable foundations. All candidates given details of awards for which eligible.