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The data presented includes a range of information broken down for each protected characteristics as of July 2024.

The data highlights changes in numbers of students with a given characteristic over the years and the proportion of students with a given characteristic against the total University student population.

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The data covers the characteristics of age, disability, race, gender, religion and belief, sexual orientation and gender identify.

 
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Age

Change 23/24 to 24/25 identifies the change in the measure between the two year.

Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population.

No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.

Measure 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall
Overall 25 - 49 50+
Full Time Enrolments 17,290 13,545 -21.7% 8,640 5,380 -37.7% -16.1% 235 180 -21.9% -0.2%
Part Time Enrolments 7,760 7,510 -3.2% 5,360 5,190 -3.2 +0.1% 800 715 -11.1% -7.9%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed 85.3%
(7,600/8,910)		     87.0%
(2,555/2,935)		       83.3%
(125/150)		      
Good Honours 73.4%
(1,975/2,690)		     73.7%
(720/975)		       75.0%
(20/30)		      
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* 113     - - - - - - - -
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** 79.2%
(870/1,100)		     90.7%
(290/320)		       82.4%
(15/15)		      

* Based on students aged under 21 on entry

** Based on 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes survey.

2024/25 enrolled students (all years, all modes)

Age group Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total
2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Under 21 4,666 550 5,215 4,540 660 5,200 4,500 695 5,195
21 - 24 3,970 835 4,805 3,875 935 4,810 3,480 910 4,390
25 - 49 8,960 5,135 14,095 8,640 5,360 14,000 5,380 5,190 10,575
Over 50 195 735 930 235 800 1,035 180 715 895
Total 17,790 7,255 25,045 17,290 7,760 25,045 13,545 7,510 21,050
Over 25 9,155 5,875 15,025 8,870 6,165 15,035 5,565 5,905 11,470
% over 25 51.5% 80.9% 60.0% 51.3% 79.5% 60.0% 41.1% 78.6% 54.5%

*Analysis is based on the students' age on entry to their course.

Percentage of enrolled students age over 25 graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Full Time 46.2% 51.5% 51.3% 41.1%
Part Time 77.9% 80.9% 79.5% 78.6%
Total 55.8% 60.0% 60.6% 54.5%

The percentage of students aged 25 and above has remained at the same level for the previous two years, before a 5.5% decrease for 2024/25.

Number of enrolled full-time students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Under 21 4,785 4,665 4,540 4,500
Over 25 7,320 9,155 8,870 5,565
Total 15,845 17,790 17,290 13,545

The number of students aged over 25 has seen a decrease in the current academic year.

Number of enrolled part-time students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Under 21 645 550 660 695
Over 25 5,335 5,875 6,165 5,905
Total 6,855 7,255 7,760 7,510

Students aged under 21 has seen slight increases in numbers since 2022/23.

Benchmark comparison: there is no available benchmarking data for 2025, benchmarking is based on 2024 data.

Source: HESA

Age Group Full Time Part Time Total Full Time Part Time Total
Teesside University National Data
2023/24 2023/24
Under 21 4,540 660 5,200 1,026,215 44,295 1,070,510
21 - 24 3,875 935 4,810 689,790 84,205 773,990
25 and over 8,875 6,160 15,035 621,535 438,210 1,059,745
Total* 17,290 7,760 25,045 2,337,595 566,825 2,904,425
% over 25 51.3% 79.4% 60.0% 60.0% 77.3% 36.5%

*Includes a number of students where their age is not recorded

Disability

This report gives information about disabled students at Teesside University. Each section details the comparisons between total students as well as those who have either declared a disability in their student record or those in receipt of a Disabled Student Allowance.

Change 23/24 to 24/25 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.

Measure 2023/24 2024/24 Change 23/24 to 24/25 2023/24 2024/24 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall 2023/24 2024/24 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall
Overall Declared Disability DSA Recipient
Full Time Enrolments 17,290 13,545 -21.7% 2,530 2,295 -9.3% +12.4% 755 640 -15.7% +5.9%
Part Time Enrolments 7,760 7,510 -3.2% 1,175 1,195 +2.0% +5.2% 110 95 -15.3% -12.1%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed 85.3%
(7,600/8,910)		     82.4%
(1,790/2,170)		       85.8%
(580/675)		      
Good Honours 73.4%
(1,975/2,690)		     68.5%
(400/585)		       69.1%
(155/225)		      
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* 113     105       124      
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** 79.2%
(870/1,100)		     81.9%
(225/275)		       89.4%
(120/130)		      

* Based on students aged under 21.

** Based on 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.

2024/25 enrolled students (all years, all modes)

Disability Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total
2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Specific learning difficulty 635 340 975 615 365 980 570 410 980
Physical impairment or mobility issue 40 20 60 40 30 70 30 20 50
Long standing illness 190 90 280 185 120 305 160 95 255
Disability not listed above 135 45 180 140 35 175 105 30 135
Deaf or hearing impaired 35 25 60 35 35 70 30 30 60
Blind or visually impaired 15 10 30 20 15 35 10 10 20
Multiple disabilities 560 220 780 600 295 895 655 310 970
Mental health condition 715 210 925 735 235 970 585 250 835
Social/communication impairment 150 25 175 160 35 195 145 40 185
Development condition since childhood 5   5 5 5 5 5 0 5
Total disabled 2,480 985 3,465 2,530 1,175 3,705 2,295 1,195 3,495
Not known disability 15,310 6,270 21,580 14,755 6,585 21,340 11,245 6,310 17,560
Total 17,790 7,255 25,045 17,290 7,760 25,045 13,545 7,510 21,050
% declaring disability 14.0% 13.6% 13.8% 14.6% 15.1% 14.8% 17.0% 15.9% 16.6%

Students who are receiving Disabled Students' Allowance

  2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Full-time students 860 4.8% 755 4.4% 640 4.7%
Part-time students 130 1.8% 110 1.4% 95 1.3%
Percentage of enrolled disabled students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Full Time 16.3% 14% 14.6% 17.0%
Part Time 12.6% 13.6% 15.1% 15.9%
Total 15.2% 13.8% 14.8% 16.6%

The percentage of both full time and part time disabled students has increased year on year since 2022/23.

Number of enrolled full-time disabled students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
DSLD 745 635 615 570
MHC & ASC 910 865 890 730
Other Disability 920 980 1,025 995
Total Disability 2,575 2,480 2,530 2,295

The number of full-time students that have declared a Specific Learning Difficulty (DSLD) has decreased each year. In 2024/25, there has been decreases in all declared disabilities.

Number of enrolled part-time disabled students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
DSLD 300 340 365 410
MHC & ASC 235 235 270 290
Other Disability 330 410 540 500
Total Disability 860 985 1,175 1,195

Part time students with a declared disability continues to rise, with a smaller increase for current academic year due to a slight drop in numbers for other disability.

Benchmark comparison: there is no available benchmarking data for 2025, benchmarking is based on 2024 data.

Source: HESA

Disability Full Time Part Time Total Full Time Part Time Total
Teesside University National Data
2023/24 2023/24
Known disability 2,530 1,175 3,705 402,540 111,775 514,310
No Known Disability 14,755 6,585 21,340 1,935,060 455,055 2,390,110
Total 17,290 7,760 25,045 2,337,595 566,825 2,904,425
% Known disability 14.6% 15.1% 14.8% 17.2% 19.7% 17.7%

Ethnic origin

This report gives information regarding the ethnic origin of students at Teesside University. Each section details the comparisons between total students and those classed as Non-White (details below).

Students have been grouped into one of six groups from.White, Other, Asian, Black, Chinese and Not Known. These are grouped into three groups White, Non-White and Not Known. The above groups only apply to UK domiciled students.

Change 23/24 to 24/25 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.

Measure 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall
Overall White Non-White* exc Info refused
Full Time Enrolments 17,290 13,545 -21.7% 7,760 6,600 -14.2% +7.5% 1,325 1,415 +6.8% +28.5%
Part Time Enrolments 7,760 7,510 -3.2% 6,425 6,090 -5.2% -2.0% 945 970 +2.9% +6.1%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed 85.3%
(7,600/8,910)		     85.3%
(5,930/6,950)		       82.4%
(920/1,115)		      
Good Honours 73.4%
(1,975/2,690)		     75.1%
(1,575/2,100)		       66.1%
(185/275)		      
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* 113     114       111      
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** 79.2%
(870/1,100)		     80.4%
(765/950)		       71.7%
(105/145)		      

* Based on students aged under 21.

** 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.

2024/25 enrolled students (all years, all modes)

Ethnic group Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total
2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
White 8,365 6,040 14,405 7,760 6,425 14,185 6,660 6,090 12,750
Other 350 225 580 360 200 560 380 195 570
Asian 665 315 980 645 345 990 640 385 1,020
Black 300 350 650 300 385 685 370 380 750
Chinese 25 25 50 20 15 35 21 15 45
Not Known 20 40 65 20 45 65 35 75 110
Total 9,730 6,995 16,725 9,105 7,415 16,520 8,110 7,135 15,245
Non-white 1,345 910 2,255 1,325 945 2,270 1,415 970 2,385
% White 86.0% 86.4% 86.1% 85.2% 86.7% 85.9% 82.1% 85.3% 83.6%
% Non-white 13.8% 13.0% 13.5% 14.5% 12.7% 13.7% 17.4% 13.6% 15.7%
% Not known 0.2% 0.6% 0.4% 0.2% 0.6% 0.4% 0.4% 1.0% 0.7%
Percentage of enrolled non-white students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Full Time 13.1% 13.8% 14.5% 17.4%
Part Time 10.7% 13.0% 12.7% 13.6%
Total 12.1% 13.5% 13.7% 15.7%

There has been an2.2% increase in the total percentage of non-white ethnicity students from 2022/23 (13.5%) to 2024/25 (15.7%).

Number of enrolled full-time non-white students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
White 8,690 8,365 7,760 6,660
Not Known 20 20 20 35
Non-White 1,310 1,345 1,325 1,415
Total 10,020 9,730 9,105 8,110

The number of non-white full-time enrolments has slightly fluctuated over the last three years with an increase of 90 students in 24/25. Not Known has also seen an increase after remaining static for the past three years.

Number of enrolled part-time non-white students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
White 5,805 6,040 6,425 6,090
Not Known 45 40 45 75
Non-White 700 910 945 970
Total 6,550 6,995 7,415 7,135

All groups saw an increase in 2023/24, after which White sees a small decrease in 2024/25. The number of Non-White has seen a steady increase since 2022/23.

Benchmark comparison: there is no available benchmarking data for 2025, benchmarking is based on 2024 data.

Source: HESA

Ethnicity (UK domiciled students only)

Ethnic Group Full Time Part Time Total Full Time Part Time Total
Teesside University National Data
2023/24 2023/24
White 7,760 6,425 14,185 1,083,150 396,985 1,480,135
Black 300 385 685 147,635 36,055 183,690
Asian 665 360 1,025 238,940 49,090 288,030
Other (inc Mixed) 360 200 560 128,445 25,905 154,350
Not Known 20 45 65 42,330 19,530 61,860
Total (UK Domiciled) 9,105 7,415 15,520 1,640,495 527,560 2,168,060
Non-White 1,325 945 2,270 515,020 111,050 626,070
% White (exc not known) 85.4% 87.2% 86.2% 67.8% 78.1% 70.3%
% Non-White (exc not known) 14.6% 12.8% 13.8% 32.2% 21.9% 29.7%
% Not Known 0.2% 0.6% 0.4% 2.6% 3.7% 2.9%

Gender

This report gives information about the gender of students at Teesside University. Each section details the comparisons between total students and those who are female or male.

Change 23/24 to 24/25 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.

Measure 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall
Overall Male Female
Full Time Enrolments 17,290 13,545 -21.7% 7,535 6,155 -18.3% +3.4% 9,715 7,340 -24.4% -2.8
Part Time Enrolments 7,760 7,510 -3.2% 3,220 3,390 +5.3% +8.5% 4,530 4,105 -9.3% -6.1%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed 85.3%
(7,600/8,910)		     83.3%
(2,615/3,140)		       86.4%
(4,955/5,735)		      
Good Honours 73.4%
(1,975/2,690)		     73.4%
(740/1,010)		       73.7%
(1,230/1,670)		      
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* 113     111       114      
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** 79.2%
(870/1,100)		     70.9%
(285/400)		       83.9%
(585/700)		      

* Based on students aged under 21.

** 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.

Measure Diff from overall Diff from Female Diff from overall Diff from Male
Male Female
Full Time Enrolments +3.4% +6.1% -2.8% -6.1%
Part Time Enrolments +8.5% +14.7% -6.1% -14.7%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed        
Good Honours        
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)*        
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)**        

2024/25 enrolled students (all years, all modes)

Gender Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total
2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Male 7,745 2,910 10,655 7,535 3,220 10,755 6,155 3,390 9,545
Female 10,015 4,340 14,335 9,715 4,530 14,245 7,340 4,105 11,450
Total* 17,790 7,255 25,045 17,290 7,760 25,045 13,545 7,510 21,050
% Male 43.5% 40.1% 42.5% 43.6% 41.5% 42.9% 45.5% 45.1% 45.3%
% Female 56.3% 59.8% 57.3% 56.2% 58.4% 56.9% 54.2% 54.7% 54.5%

*Includes a number of students who have selected Other or Information Refused / Unknown as their gender

Percentage of enrolled female students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Full Time 56.4% 56.3% 56.2% 54.2%
Part Time 56.8% 59.8% 58.4% 54.7%
Total 56.5% 57.3% 56.9% 54.4%

Female students make up 54.4% of the student cohort at the University for 2024/25 academic year.

Number of enrolled full-time gender students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Male 6,905 7,745 7,535 6,155
Female 8,935 10,015 9,715 7,340
Total 15,845 17,790 17,290 13,545

There has been a reduction in overall enrolments since 2023/24.

Number of enrolled part-time gender students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Male 2,950 2,910 3,220 3,390
Female 3,890 4,340 4,530 4,105
Total 6,855 7,255 7,760 7,510

Benchmark comparison: there is no available benchmarking data for 2025, benchmarking is based on 2024 data.

Source: HESA

Gender Full Time Part Time Total Full Time Part Time Total
Teesside University National Data
2023/24 2023/24
Male 7,535 3,220 10,755 1,036,455 210,425 1,246,880
Female 9,715 4,530 14,245 1,292,475 4353,330 1,645,805
Total* 17,290 7,760 25,045 2,337,595 566,825 2,904,425
% Male 43.7% 41.5% 43.0% 44.3% 37.1% 42.9%
% Female 56.3% 58.5% 57.0% 55.5% 62.7% 56.9%

*Includes a number of students who have selected Other or Information Refused / Unknown as their gender.

Gender identity

This report gives information regarding the gender identity of students at Teesside University. Each section details the comparisons between total students who have the same gender as they were born with.

Students have been grouped into one of three bands namely:

  • Yes - their gender is the same
  • No - their gender has changed
  • Information refused/blank.

Change 23/24 to 24/25 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.

Measure 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall
Overall Yes No
Full Time Enrolments 17,290 13,545 -21.7% 16,920 13,170 -22.2% -0.5% 220 195 -11.3% +10.3%
Part Time Enrolments 7,760 7,510 -3.2% 7,620 7,380 -3.2% +0.1% 40 45 +9.5% +12.7%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed 85.3%
(7,600/8,910)		     85.4%
(7,370/8,630)		       83.9%
(150/180)		      
Good Honours 73.4%
(1,975/2,690)		     73.4%
(1,930/2,630)		       69.7%
(25/35)		      
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* 113     113       118      
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** 79.2%
(870/1,100)		     79.5%
(855/1,075)		       75.0%
(10/10)		      

* Based on students aged under 21.

** 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.

Measure 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall
Overall Information refused/Blank
Full Time Enrolments 17,290 13,545 -21.7% 145 175 +20.5% +42.2%
Part Time Enrolments 7,760 7,510 -3.2% 95 80 -13.7% -10.5%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed 85.3%
(7,600/8,910)		     80.2%
(80/100)		      
Good Honours 73.4%
(1,975/2,690)		     76.7%
(25/30)		      
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* 113     138      
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** 79.2%
(870/1,100)		     57.1%
(10/15)		      

2024/25 enrolled students (all years, all modes)

Gender ID Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total
2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Yes 17,395 7,000 24,395 16,920 7,620 24,545 13,170 7,380 20,550
No 145 45 190 220 40 265 195 45 240
Information refused/blank 245 215 260 145 95 240 175 80 260
Total 17,790 7,255 25,045 17,290 7,760 25,045 13,545 7,510 21,050
% Yes 97.8% 96.5% 97.4% 97.9% 98.2% 98.0% 97.3% 98.3% 97.6%
% No 0.8% 0.6% 0.8% 1.3% 0.5% 1.1% 1.4% 0.6% 1.1%
% Information refused/blank 1.4% 2.9% 1.8% 0.8% 1.2% 1.0% 1.3% 1.1% 1.2%
Percentage of enrolled gender ID students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Full Time 1.0% 0.8% 1.3% 1.4%
Part Time 0.4% 0.6% 0.5% 0.6%
Total 0.8% 0.8% 1.1% 1.1%

There has been no overall change between 2023/24 and 2024/25 for students answering no to gender ID which remains at 1.1%.

Number of enrolled full-time gender ID students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Yes 15,255 17,395 16,920 11,170
No 150 145 220 195
Info Refused/Blank 435 245 145 175
Total 15,845 17,790 17,290 13,545

The number of Information Refused has seen as slight increase of 30 (rounded) in 2024/25.

Number of enrolled full-time gender ID students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Yes 5,090 7,000 7,620 7,380
No 30 45 40 55
Info Refused/Blank 1,730 215 95 80
Total 6,855 7,255 7,760 7,510

The number of Information Refused continues to decrease year on year with a drop of 135 (rounded) since 2022/23.

Religion and belief

This report gives information regarding the religion of students at Teesside University. Each section details the comparisons between total students and those classed as Non-Christian (details below).

Students have been grouped into one of ten groups:

  • Christian
  • Buddhist
  • Hindu
  • Jewish
  • Muslim
  • Sikh
  • Spiritual
  • Other
  • No Religion
  • Information Refused/Blank

Students are then grouped into four groups Christian, Non-Christian (includes Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Spiritual and other), No Religion and Information Refused.

Change 23/24 to 24/25 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population. No data is available at the time of producing this report for degrees due to the resit assessment boards occurring in September.

Measure 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall
Overall Christian Non-Christian
Full Time Enrolments 17,290 13,345 -21.7% 6,400 4,020 -37.1% -15.5% 4,355 3,680 -15.5% +6.2%
Part Time Enrolments 7,760 7,510 -3.2% 2,690 2,695 +0.1% +3.4% 490 575 +17.3% +20.5%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed 85.3%
(7,600/8,910)		     86.6%
(2.005/2.310)		       84.5%
(905/1,070)		      
Good Honours 73.4%
(1,975/2,690)		     72.1%
(545/755)		       67.2%
(220/325)		      
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* 113     115       110      
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** 79.2%
(870/1,100)		     81.8%
(255/315)		       68.8%
(75/110)		      

* Based on students aged under 21, so any students above this age are not included in analysis.

** Based on 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.

Measure 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall
Overall No Religion Info Refused/Blank
Full Time Enrolments 17,790 13,545 -21.7% 6,025 5,355 -11.2% +10.5% 515 490 -4.7% +17.0%
Part Time Enrolments 7,760 7,5410 -3.2% 3,840 3,890 +1.3% +4.6% 740 350 -52.8% -49.6%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed 85.3%
7,600/8,910)		     85.0%
(4,470/5,265)		       83.8%
(225/265)		      
Good Honours 73.4%
(1,975/2,690)		     75.0%
(1,160/1,545)		       81.5%
(55/65)		      
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* 113     113       122      
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** 79.2%
(870/1,100)		     80.1%
(530/665)		       53.8%
(5/15)		      

* Based on students aged under 21, so any students above this age are not included in analysis.

** Based on 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.

2024/25 enrolled students (all years, all modes)

Religion Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total
2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Christian 6,940 2,905 9,845 6,400 2,290 9,090 4,020 2,695 6,715
Buddhist 135 45 180 155 45 195 105 55 160
Hindu 1,670 95 1,765 1,800 65 1,820 1,605 120 1,725
Jewish 5 5 10 5 5 10 10 5 15
Muslim 1,940 225 2,170 2,145 260 2,405 1,740 270 2,010
Sikh 55 15 70 45 15 60 40 25 65
Spiritual             0 0 0
Other 210 120 330 210 110 320 180 100 280
No religion 6,350 3,585 9,935 6,025 3,840 9,865 5,355 3,890 9,240
Information refused/blank 485 260 745 515 740 1,250 490 350 835
Total* 17,790 7,255 25,045 17,290 7,760 25,045 13,545 7,510 21,050
Non-Christian 4,020 505 4,525 4,355 490 4,845 3,680 575 4,255
% Christian 39.0% 40.0% 39.3% 37.0% 34.7% 36.3% 29.7% 35.9% 31.9%
% Non-Christian 22.6% 7.0% 18.1% 25.2% 6.3% 19.3% 27.2% 7.7% 20.2%
% No religion 35.7% 49.4% 39.7% 34.8% 49.5% 39.4% 39.5% 51.8% 43.9%
Percentage of enrolled non-christian students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Full Time 21.8% 22.6% 25.2% 27.2%
Part Time 7.4% 7.0% 6.3% 7.7%
Total 17.5% 18.1% 19.3% 22.2%

The percentage of Non-Christian students had increased year on year.

Number of enrolled full-time religious students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Christian 5,615 6,940 6,400 4,020
Non-Christian 3,455 4,020 4,355 3,680
No Religion 6,380 6,350 6,025 5,335
Info Refused/Blank 390 485 515 490
Total 15,845 17,790 17,290 13,545

No Religion overtook Christian to be the largest proportion of full-time enrolments in 2024/25.

Number of enrolled part-time religious students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Christian 2,630 2,905 2,690 2,695
Non-Christian 505 505 490 575
No Religion 3,470 3,585 3,840 3,390
Info Refused/Blank 245 260 740 350
Total 6,855 7,255 7,760 7,510

No Religion remains the highest category for part-time students in the past few years.

Benchmark comparison: there is no available benchmarking data for 2025, benchmarking is based on 2024 data.

Source: HESA

Religion Full Time Part Time Total Full Time Part Time Total
Teesside University National Data
2023/24 2023/24
No Religion 6,025 3,840 9,865 926,345 209,735 1,136,080
Buddhist 155 45 195 29,210 4,060 33,270
Christian 6,040 2,690 9,090 609,340 159,880 769,220
Hindu 1,800 60 1,860 140,080 10,025 150,105
Jewish 5 5 10 9,425 19,50 11,370
Muslim 2,145 260 2,405 311,785 33,185 345,370
Pagan       545 150 695
Sikh 45 15 60 34,260 3,260 37,520
Any other religion or belief 210 110 320 54,095 17,845 71,935
Not known 515 740 1,250 222,520 126,335 348,855
Non-Christian 4,130 490 4,620 579,400 70,875 650,265
% Christian 37.0% 34.7% 36.3% 26.1% 28.2% 26.5%
% Non-Christian 25.2% 6.4% 19.4% 24.8% 12.5% 22.4%
% No Religion 34.8% 49.5% 39.4% 39.6% 37.0% 39.1%

Sexual orientation

This report gives information regarding the sexual orientation of students at Teesside University. Each section details the comparisons between total students and those classed as Heterosexual and Non-Heterosexual (details below).

Students have been grouped into one of seven groups:

  • Heterosexual
  • Bisexual
  • Gay Man
  • Gay Woman/Lesbian
  • Gay or Lesbian
  • Information Refused/Blank
  • Other

These are then grouped into three groups Heterosexual, Non-Heterosexual and Information Refused.

Change 23/24 to 24/25 identifies the change in the measure between the two years. Difference from overall identifies the difference in the measure compared to the overall student population.

Measure 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall
Overall Heterosexual Non-Heterosexual
Full Time Enrolments 17,290 13,545 -21.7% 13,855 10,590 -23.6% -1.9% 1,600 1,355 -15.4% +6.2%
Part Time Enrolments 7,760 7,510 -3.2% 6,815 6,530 -4.2% -1.0% 480 490 +1.5% +4.7%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed 85.3%
(7,600/8,910)		     85.7%
(6,190/7,225)		       83.2%
(905/1,085)		      
Good Honours 73.4%
(1,975/2,690)		     73.9%
(1,645/2,225)		       71.2%
(230/325)		      
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* 113     112       115      
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** 79.2%
(870/1,100)		     80.3%
(765/955)		       76.1%
(85/115)		      

* Based on Young students (aged under 21) so any students above this age are not included in analysis.

** Based on 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.

Measure 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 2023/24 2024/25 Change 23/24 to 24/25 Diff from overall
Overall Information Refused / Blank
Full Time Enrolments 17,290 13,545 -21.7% 1,830 1,595 -12.8% +8.8%
Part Time Enrolments 7,760 7,510 -3.2% 465 490 +6.0% +9.3%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed 85.3%
(7,600/8,910)		     84.5%
(505/600)		      
Good Honours 73.4%
(1,975/2,690)		     70.9%
(100/140)		      
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)* 113     119      
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)** 79.2%
(870/1,100)		     56.3%
(20/30)		      

* Based on students aged under 21, so any students above this age are not included in analysis.

** Based on 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes surveys.

Measure Heterosexual Non-Heterosexual Bisexual Gay Man Gay Woman/Lesbian Gay or Lesbian Other
Diff from overall Diff from overall Diff from Hetero-sexual Diff from overall Diff from Hetero-sexual Diff from overall Diff from Hetero-sexual Diff from overall Diff from Hetero-sexual Diff from overall Diff from Hetero-sexual Diff from overall Diff from Hetero-sexual
Full Time Enrolments -1.9% +6.2% +8.1% +10.2% +12.1%         +9.3% +11.2% -13.3% -11.4%
Part Time Enrolments -1.0% +4.7% +5.6% +3.2% +4.2%         +2.7% +3.7% +20.6% +21.6%
Progression - % Pass/Proceed                          
Good Honours                          
UCAS Tariff (FT, Degree, Home)*                          
Graduate Outcomes (FT, Degree, Home)**                          

2024/25 enrolled students (all years, all modes)

Sexual Orientation Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total Full time Part time Total
2022/23 2023/24 2024/25
Heterosexual 14,620 6,245 20,870 13,855 6,815 20,670 10,590 6,530 17,120
Bisexual 980 220 1,200 970 225 1,195 860 225 1,085
Gay man                  
Gay Woman/ Lesbian             <5   <5
Gay or Lesbian 370 215 585 365 210 575 320 210 530
Other 290 50 340 265 45 310 175 55 225
Info Refused/ Blank 1,525 525 2,050 1,830 465 2,295 1,595 490 2,090
Total 17,790 7,255 25,045 17,290 7,760 25,045 13,545 7,510 21,050
Non-Heterosexual 1,645 485 2,130 1,600 480 2,085 1,355 490 1,845
% Heterosexual 82.2% 86.1% 83.3% 80.1% 87.8% 82.5% 78.2% 86.9% 81.3%
% Non-Heterosexual 9.2% 6.7% 8.5% 9.3% 6.2% 8.3% 10.0% 6.5% 8.8%
Percentage of enrolled non-heterosexual students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Full Time 10.6% 9.2% 9.3% 10.0%
Part Time 4.5% 6.7% 6.2% 6.5%
Total 8.8% 8.5% 8.3% 8.8%

The proportion of Non-Heterosexual students increased slightly by 0.5% in 2024/25 after seeing a decline for past few years.

Number of enrolled full-time sexual orientation students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Heterosexual 13,025 14,620 13,855 10,590
Non-Heterosexual 1,680 1,645 1,600 1,355
Info Refused/Blank 1,135 1,525 1,830 1,595
Total 15,845 17,790 17,290 13,545

The proportion of full time Non-Heterosexual students has seen small rises since 2022/23.

Number of enrolled part-time sexual orientation students graph
  2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025
Heterosexual 4,890 6,245 6,815 6.530
Non-Heterosexual 310 485 480 490
Info Refused/Blank 1,655 525 465 490
Total 6,855 7,255 7,760 7,510