Several initiatives now aim to encourage applications from disadvantaged areas. However, with entry standards so high, it faces an uphill struggle to significantly change the student profile. A number of new degrees are offered in 2001, notably combinations with English and film studies. Viking studies and quarry management are further additions to Nottingham's fat portfolio. Dropout rates are among the lowest in the country.
Halls are on campus with self-catering flats a short distance away.
Sports facilities are mainly on-campus, complemented by excellent local provision, especially for tennis and watersports. Students mirror on the sports fields the university's academic success, again comfortably in the top 10.