This will ensure we are able to continue to offer a high-quality, accessible and trusted admissions service, enabling providers to attract and recruit the students they want, while allowing us to continue to deliver innovations to the benefit of students and providers.
The capitation fees for the 2021 UCAS Undergraduate admissions cycle will be as follows:
|
Capitation fee |
Minimum charge |
|
|
Price incl. VAT |
£32.35 |
£3,600 |
|
Price excl. VAT |
£26.96 |
£3,000 |
|
Change |
+1.9% |
No change |
In terms of application fees, the single application fee will remain at £20. However, multiple choices will be £26 – an increase of £1.
Our capitation fee enables us to invest in new services such as improvements to Clearing, and our new Hub for students, whilst also maintaining the security and robustness of our current services.
Improvements to Clearing
Clearing is constantly growing, with a record 73,320 applicants using it in 2019 – up nearly 10% on 2018.
This past summer, we introduced the online self-release facility into Clearing. Over 28,000 applicants used this new option, with almost 99% of those who added a new choice successfully placed through Clearing. Provider feedback highlighted that a reduction in outbound calls on results day was particularly appreciated, allowing you to focus on applicants applying through Clearing.
Looking ahead to Clearing 2020, you will have heard about our plans to launch Clearing Plus, our most targeted tool yet, which will be available to all providers.
UCAS Hub
Over 150,000 students have signed up to the personalised UCAS Hub, which we launched in September. Making students better informed, the UCAS Hub encourages them to explore their options and find the right course for them. It will help you find and attract the right students for your courses.
UCAS’ commitment to efficiency and reform
We recognise the significant financial pressures the HE sector is under. We have continued our programme of efficiency measures, to ensure that any price increases are kept to a minimum. Key efficiencies for UCAS this year include income generation through a new tenant in our Rosehill offices, continuing to automate back-office functions and using volunteers from across UCAS to support our Customer Experience Centre during Confirmation and Clearing and at each application deadline, reducing our reliance on our outsource partner.
If you would like any more information about the 2019 cycle you can view our Impact Report, overview of financial performance, and our Directors’ report and consolidated accounts for 2018/19.
If you have any queries, please contact your relationship manager.