Cambridge University: Record number of BAME admissions in 2020

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image captionCambridge University increased its overall intake last year following late changes to A-level exams
The University of Cambridge accepted a record number of British students from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds in 2020, figures show.
Those from BAME backgrounds made up nearly three in 10 (29.3%) UK undergraduates admitted, up from 27.8% the previous year.
A record proportion of state school pupils were also accepted.
There was an increased overall intake of students following late changes to A-level exams last summer.
Prof Graham Virgo, senior pro-vice-chancellor, said: "2020 was a challenging year across the higher education sector but I'm happy to say, despite the increase in undergraduate admissions, we were able to admit each student who met the terms of their offer, with no forced deferrals.

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