Mature Students (Hansard, 30 June 1992)

HC Deb 30 June 1992 vol 210 c453W 453W

§ Mr. Steinberg
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what was the total number of mature students attending colleges and universities in the United Kingdom for each year since 1981.

§ Mr. Forman
Information is given in the table:

Mature, home domiciled students¹ attending universities (including Open University), polytechnics and colleges in Great Britain

Year Number (thousands)

1981 165.4

1982 165.7

1983 174.7

1984 175.0

1985 195.3

1986 215.8

1987 218.9

1988 234.5

1989 250.1

1990 274.8

¹ Mature students defined as those enrolling as first years on first degree and sub-degree courses aged 21 or over and on postgraduate courses at age 25 or over.

Mature, home domiciled students¹ attending universities (including Open University), polytechnics and colleges in Great Britain
Year	Number (thousands)
1981	165.4
1982	165.7
1983	174.7
1984	175.0
1985	195.3
1986	215.8
1987	218.9
1988	234.5
1989	250.1
1990	274.8
¹ Mature students defined as those enrolling as first years on first degree and sub-degree courses aged 21 or over and on postgraduate courses at age 25 or over.