Student enrolment statistics at Manchester University across three different years

The table illustrates changes in student enrolment figures and demographics at Manchester University in 1937, 1967, and 2017. Overall, the university experienced substantial growth in student numbers, while the student body became increasingly international and less reliant on local recruitment.

In 1937, there were 327 new enrolments, a figure that climbed to 1,133 by 1967 and surged to 6,254 by 2017. Regarding gender distribution, the proportion of female students fluctuated; it stood at 45% in 1937, dipped to 35% in 1967, before reaching a majority of 55% in 2017. Conversely, male enrolment followed the inverse pattern, peaking at 65% in 1967 before falling to 45% in 2017.

A striking shift occurred in the geographical origin of students. In 1937, 55% of students resided within 40 miles of the university, but this figure plummeted to 15% in 1967 and further to just 1-2% by 2017. Simultaneously, the international profile of the university expanded dramatically. While only 6% of students came from overseas in 1937, representing 4 countries, this proportion rose to 32% by 2017, with students arriving from 102 different nations.