University of Liverpool Admissions Statistics: What You Need to Know

Is Liverpool on your list of potential universities to apply to? Being one of the founding members of the Russell Group means that it's recognised as a centre of academic excellence, sitting alongside universities like Bristol, Edinburgh, and Imperial College London.

The University of Liverpool offers a vast array of degree programmes to choose from, and it would be impractical to list them all - there are over 600 of them! Instead, we’ll focus on the 25 courses with the highest number of applicants for the 2024 admissions cycle. 

The statistics used throughout the article are from a Freedom of Information response published by the university (opens in a new tab). That means the data is official, accurate, and completely reliable.

Are you ready to see which courses are the most competitive? Let’s dive in.

Top 3 Liverpool Admissions Statistics 

• Overall in 2024, 43,492 students applied to Liverpool University for an undergraduate course.

• Of those, 30,923 students received an offer.

• The course with the greatest number of applications was the MBChB Medicine and Surgery, with 2,830.

Liverpool Admissions Statistics: By Course

Below is a table of the number of 2024 applicants and offers made for the 25 degree programmes with the most applications. 

Statistics are from Liverpool’s own application data (opens in a new tab):

Key Trends from 2024

1. Some courses are extremely competitive

Courses linked to healthcare are the hardest to get into.

• Dentistry had 1,777 applicants but only 104 offers.

• Medicine had 2,830 applicants for 676 offers.

This means lots of people apply, but only a small number get places, usually because there are limited spaces and very high entry requirements

2. Arts and humanities make offers to most applicants

Subjects like History, English, Politics, and Geography offered places to most people who applied. For example:

• History: 915 applications, 854 offers.

• English: 646 applications, 589 offers.

These courses are less competitive and often focus more on grades and interest in the subject, rather than interviews or extra tests.

3. The top five most popular degree courses are highly specialised

Medical specialisms and law make up the top five degrees in terms of number of applicants who apply. 

This might be because applicants are looking beyond their undergraduate degrees. The University of Liverpool offers a huge range of postgraduate specialisms (opens in a new tab), including vaccinology, neurological science, and gastroenterology. 

What These Admissions Statistics Mean for Applicants

Liverpool’s admissions statistics show that competition varies a lot by course, so how you should apply depends on what you’re aiming to study.

If you’re applying for highly competitive courses such as Medicine, Dentistry, or Physiotherapy, it’s important to be realistic. Most students applying for these subjects choose backup courses and apply to universities with a range of entry requirements.

For arts, humanities, and some social science courses, the data tends to show less competition. Subjects like History, English, Politics, and Geography make offers to most applicants who meet the grade requirements. This means your predicted grades and personal statement are often more important than interviews or admissions tests.

Choosing courses strategically matters. And, understanding how competitive your subject is can help you balance ambitious choices with safer options. This improves your chances of receiving an offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Percentage of Liverpool Applicants Get Accepted?

In 2024, 71.10% of Liverpool applicants received offers for their chosen course. Our University of Liverpool acceptance rates page goes into more detail.

What Percentage of Liverpool Students Drop Out?

According to The Guardian (opens in a new tab), Liverpool has a low drop out rate of 4.1%. This accounts for students who drop out of their course during the first year only.

Is the University of Liverpool a Russell Group University?

Yes. The University of Liverpool is a member of the Russell Group. This is a group of leading UK universities known for strong research, teaching quality, and links to employers. Being in the Russell Group often makes a university more competitive, especially for popular courses.

Why do some Liverpool courses have very low offer rates?

Some courses at Liverpool have very low offer rates because they have limited places and high demand. Subjects that require specialist facilities, professional accreditation, and clinical placements tend to be the most competitive. These courses include:

• Medicine

• Dentistry

• Physiotherapy

• Diagnostic Radiography

This means that even strong applicants might not receive offers, and entry requirements are usually much higher than average.

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References

What Do They Know - Liverpool Undergraduate Admissions Data (opens in a new tab)

University of Liverpool - Postgraduate (opens in a new tab)

The Guardian - 2025 University Rankings (opens in a new tab)