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College Information Tool

The College Information Tool (CIT) is a digital directory designed to bring key information about Oxford's colleges together in one easy-to-navigate place. Initiated by a mandate from MCR and JCR Presidents through the Conference of Common Rooms, the CIT centralises essential data that is otherwise scattered across various college handbooks and individual webpages.

How does it work?

Whether you are an incoming fresher or a current student, this resource allows you to easily access the facts you need to understand your actual budget and lifestyle requirements.

It may also serve as a highly helpful guide for prospective applicants researching their options.

Glossary of metrics

How to use the tool

The tool organises these objective metrics into clear categories and you can filter by college or by metric, for example:

Costs: Measures housing and food costs.
Facilities: On-site resources, such as gyms, libraries, and multi-faith prayer spaces.
Accommodation Data: Specific housing guarantee durations, standard contract lengths in days, and room "splits" between en-suite and standard bedrooms.

Any questions/suggestions?

This tool is still evolving, with new metrics and other new features being added periodically; if you have any suggestions, or find any errors, please do contact us at studentengagement@oxfordsu.ox.ac.uk.

Primary information sources

The data in this tool is aggregated directly from the University of Oxford’s official admissions and college life pages for the 2025–26 academic year:

Undergraduate Finance: Do I pay to live in my college? – Provides the "most common" rent totals, contract lengths, and term-time cost estimates.
Graduate Finance & Housing: Living in Oxford (Graduate) – Source for daily postgraduate rates, room type splits (on-site vs. off-site), and couples/family units.
College Facilities: College Facilities A-Z – Details on gyms, libraries, music rooms, and prayer spaces across all colleges.

Full List of Metrics (Glossary)

Undergraduate (UG) Metrics

UG: Accom Guarantee: Specifies if accommodation is guaranteed for the duration of your degree or only for specific years.
UG: International Vac Storage: Indicates if the college provides storage space for international students during the holidays.
UG: Rent Contract length (Days): The total number of days per year you are legally entitled to occupy your room.
UG: Most Common Rent Paid (Total): The actual total annual sum most students are invoiced for their contract.
UG: Most Common Rent Paid (Daily): The raw daily cost of the room, including utilities and services.
UG: 3-Meal daily cost: An estimated daily cost for eating three meals in the dining hall, based on a 175-day academic year.
UG: On-Site Split (En-Suite/Standard): The number of en-suite vs. standard rooms located within the main college site.
UG: Off-Site Split (En-Suite/Standard): Room availability in college-owned buildings elsewhere in the city.

Postgraduate (PG) Metrics

PG: Standard Contract length (Days): The typical rental period for graduate students.
PG: Most Common Rent Paid (Daily): The average daily rate for graduate accommodation for the 2025-26 year.
PG: On-Site Split (En-suite/Standard): Availability of en-suite vs. standard rooms for graduates on the main site.
PG: Off-Site Split (En-suite/Standard): Graduate room availability in annexes or off-site housing blocks.
PG: Couples Units: Number of self-contained units for students living with a partner.
PG: Family Units: Number of larger units available for students with children.

College Facility (Fac) Metrics

Fac: Café: Presence of a college-run café or social buttery.
Fac: Gym: On-site fitness facilities or multi-gyms.
Fac: 24/7 Library: Confirms if the main college library is accessible around the clock.
Fac: Music Room: Availability of soundproofed practice or performance spaces.
Fac: Theatre/Performance space: Dedicated venues for drama or student productions.
Fac: Chapel: Presence of a traditional college chapel.
Fac: Multi-Faith prayer space: Dedicated quiet rooms or prayer spaces for all faiths.