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Downing Mathematics Offer Rate at Cambridge (2026 Entry)

Downing sits among a middle-of-the-pack college for Mathematics at Cambridge. Our model puts the Downing Mathematics offer rate at around 24.5%, about 4.7pp below the Cambridge Mathematics average of 29.2%. The course runs at 7.1 applications per place across Cambridge in the latest cycle (2024). Strong applicants tend to score TMUA 6.0–8.5 on the new 1.0–9.0 scale.

Modelled offer rate24.5%Course base rate 29.2% × college effect 0.84x. From Cambridge Undergraduate Admissions Statistics (2024 cycle) + college-level multipliers in our public dataset.
Applications per place
7.1
University average offer rate
29.2%
College multiplier
0.84x
Successful TMUA range
6.0–8.5
Place / application yield
14.1%
Interview-to-offer conversion
36%

How Downing compares

By contrast, Murray Edwards Mathematics sits at around 45.0% — 20.4pp higher than Downing. Same course, different applicant pool. If you're flexible on college, the difference compounds with your TMUA and grade profile.

TMUA score to target

For Downing Mathematics, plan for TMUA in the 6.0–8.5 band on the 1.0–9.0 scale. The college applicant pool is broadly representative of the university average.

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What actually decides the offer

STEP grades are the binding constraint. About 48% of Cambridge Mathematics offer-holders convert to a place — the other half miss STEP 2 or STEP 3. TMUA / ESAT screen for the interview; the offer itself is conditional on STEP 1,1.

Common reasons applicants get rejected

  • Below A*A*A predicted (or Further Maths not taken where school offers it)
  • STEP papers not on the timetable — Cambridge will not waive
  • Personal statement vague rather than mathematical (no engagement with reading, problem-solving, olympiads)
  • Inability to reason through novel problems live in interview

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