Education, learning and attainment
Cost of Living and University Students 2023
Sutton Trust · 2023
About this report
This report presents polling data from 1,050 UK university students on the financial impact of the cost of living crisis during the 2022–23 academic year. Key findings show that over 63% spent less on food and essentials, 27.8% skipped meals, and nearly a quarter reported being slightly or much less likely to finish their degree as a result. Many students sought additional financial support, with 44.6% turning to parents and 26.6% taking on a job or more hours at work.
Research details
- Methodology
- Survey
- Sample size
- 1,050
- Sample
- University students across the UK, spanning all course years (1st–6th year), sampled across all UK regions including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
- Place
- UK-wide
- Youth involvement
- No youth involvement