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Peterhouse Computer Science Offer Rate at Cambridge (2026 Entry)
Peterhouse sits among a middle-of-the-pack college for Computer Science at Cambridge. Our model puts the Peterhouse Computer Science offer rate at around 9.0%, roughly in line with the Cambridge Computer Science average of 9.0%. The course runs at 13.2 applications per place across Cambridge in the latest cycle (2024). Strong applicants tend to score TMUA 6.5–8.5 on the new 1.0–9.0 scale. CSAT additional test for CS applicants.
How Peterhouse compares
By contrast, Murray Edwards Computer Science sits at around 13.9% — 4.9pp higher than Peterhouse. 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 Peterhouse Computer Science, plan for TMUA in the 6.5–8.5 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
TMUA / ESAT plus interview decide. CS has the lowest interview-to-offer conversion at Cambridge — about 1 in 7 interviewees receive an offer. State-school applicants who reach interview are slightly more likely to receive offers than the overall rate (POLAR Q1 acceptance 9.2% vs Q3-5 7.9%).
Common reasons applicants get rejected
- TMUA / ESAT below ~5.5
- Predicted grades below A*A*A
- PS lacking programming or CS engagement (projects, competitions, beyond curriculum)
- Applying to oversubscribed colleges (Trinity, Churchill) without an exceptional profile
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