Cambridge Engineering applicants averaging 7+ on the ESAT were 12 times as likely to get an offer as those under 5
41% of applicants averaging 7 or more got an offer, against 3% of those under 5. The higher the score, the higher the offer rate.
3%of applicants averaging under 5 got an offer
41%of applicants averaging 7 or more got an offer
51%of applicants averaging 8 or more got an offer
0%1
0%2
0%3
6%4
21%5
25%6
35%7
51%8+
The numbers and sources
The numbers
| Average ESAT score | Share |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0% |
| 2 | 0% |
| 3 | 0% |
| 4 | 6% |
| 5 | 21% |
| 6 | 25% |
| 7 | 35% |
| 8+ | 51% |
Sources
Updated .
- University of Cambridge (FOI-2025-1098): ESAT scores and outcomes for every 2025 Engineering applicant
- University of Cambridge (FOI-2025-1026): ESAT scores and outcomes for 2025 Natural Sciences applicants
- University of Cambridge (FOI-2025-982): ESAT scores of Home and overseas Engineering applicants and offer holders
- University of Cambridge (FOI-2025-956): ESAT statistics for the 2025 cycle, by college