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Diversity monitoring
We have a duty to publish information about the diversity of our University community. This update was published on 27 March 2024. It complements the annual Equality and Diversity report and the Gender Pay Gap report which provide a commentary on the statistics.
To read more about our work to advance equality, diversity and inclusion, please visit the main equality and diversity page.
This is an overview of the student population in the academic year 2022-23. It is broken down by age, disability, ethnicity (UK-domiciled only), religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. Please note that due to the current unavailability of HESA data for 2022-23, we have used internal data and this represents a change in methodology from previous updates.
Student data
This is an overview of the student population in the academic year 2022-23. It is broken down by age, disability, ethnicity (UK-domiciled only), religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status.
Promoting student diversity
Read more about our dedicated support and guidance for our diverse community. Our Access and Participation Plan sets out how we improve equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups to access, succeed in and progress from higher education.
Student population 2022-23
Student profile UK and non-UK domiciled
| Student group | UK domiciled | Non-UK domiciled | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| All students | 7,135 | 3,061 | 10,196 |
| Undergraduate | 5,731 | 581 | 6,312 |
| Postgraduate taught | 1,123 | 2,462 | 3,585 |
| Postgraduate research | 281 | 18 | 299 |
Student profile by equality group, as a proportion of students at the degree level
| Category | Undergraduate | Postgraduate taught | Postgraduate research | All | UKHE % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAME (UK) | 7.76% | 19.06% | 7.47% | 9.53% | 26.2% |
| Disabled | 27.87% | 7.25% | 30.1% | 20.68% | 15.2% |
| Female | 64.18% | 55.51% | 62.21% | 61.07% | 57.2% |
| LGB+ | 18.82% | 9.4% | 14.38% | 15.38% | 8.7% |
| Mature | 23.08% | 76.15% | 80.94% | 43.44% | 51.0% |
| With religion | 29.91% | 80.56% | 40.8% | 48.04% | 55.3% |
| Transgender | 3.9% | 0.67% | 3.01% | 2.74% | 0.9% |
- UK Higher Education sector data have been taken from Advance HE Statistical Reports 2022.
Disclosure rates
| Protected characteristic | 2020/21 | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | UKHE % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | 93.93% | 93.38% | 93.66% | 88.9% |
| Sexual orientation | 87.52% | 89.32% | 92.54% | 81.6% |
| Transgender | 93.3% | 95.4% | 97.27% | 84.1% |
- UK Higher Education sector data have been taken from Advance HE Statistical Reports 2022.
Disability: by impairment group
| Disability category | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| A long standing illness or health condition | 139 | 1.36% |
| A mental health condition | 741 | 7.27% |
| A physical impairment or mobility issues | 49 | 0.48% |
| A social/communication impairment | 142 | 1.39% |
| A specific learning difficulty | 516 | 5.06% |
| Blind or a serious visual impairment | 18 | 0.18% |
| Deaf or serious hearing impairment | 38 | 0.37% |
| 2 or more impairments and/or disabling conditions | 341 | 3.34% |
| Another disability, impairment or medical condition | 119 | 1.17% |
Ethnicity: UK domiciled students
| Ethnicity | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 272 | 3.81% |
| Black | 154 | 2.16% |
| Mixed | 224 | 3.14% |
| Other | 30 | 0.42% |
| White | 6,380 | 89.42% |
| Not known | 75 | 1.05% |
| Total | 7,135 | 100.0% |
Religion (including no religion and not known)
| Religion | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 405 | 3.97% |
| Christian | 2,420 | 23.73% |
| Hindu | 1212 | 11.89% |
| Jewish | 16 | 0.16% |
| Muslim | 488 | 4.79% |
| Sikh | 64 | 0.63% |
| Spiritual | 11 | 0.11% |
| Any other religion or belief | 282 | 2.77% |
| No religion | 4,380 | 42.96% |
| Not available | 272 | 2.67% |
| Prefer not to say | 646 | 6.34% |
| Grand total | 10,196 | 100.6% |
Sexual orientation
| Sexual orientation | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Bisexual | 1232 | 12.08% |
| Gay or lesbian | 336 | 3.3% |
| Heterosexual | 7371 | 72.29% |
| Information refused | 761 | 7.46% |
| Not available | 146 | 1.43% |
| Other | 350 | 3.43% |
| Grand total | 10,196 | 100.0% |
| Protected characteristic | Category | Applications | Offers | Acceptances | Placed applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Mature | 1,069 (10%) | 841 (9%) | 284 (13%) | 34% |
| Young | 9,329 (90%) | 8874 (91%) | 1978 (87%) | 22% | |
| Disability | Disabled | 2,326 (22%) | 2,169 (22%) | 687 (30%) | 32% |
| No disability | 8,072 (78%) | 7,546 (78%) | 1,575 (7%) | 21% | |
| Sex | Female | 6,866 (66%) | 6421 (66%) | 1526 (67%) | 24% |
| Male | 3,512 (34%) | 3,274 (34%) | 720 (32%) | 22% | |
| Ethnicity | BAME | 1,003 (10%) | 879 (9%) | 165 (7%) | 19% |
| White | 9,083 (87%) | 8,555 (88%) | 2,086 (92%) | 24% |
- Data are taken from our internal database for UK applications to full time, undergraduate first-degree courses.
- Total applicants – 10,400, Offers – 9,010, Acceptances - 2,270.
- Applications/Offers/Acceptances %: the percentage of all applications/offers/acceptances for that subgroup.
- Placed Acceptances %: the percentage of applicants who accepted an offer in any particular group.
| Protected characteristic | Category | % Completion | % First/2:1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Mature | 95% | 72% |
| Young | 91% | 63% | |
| Disability | Disabled | 90% | 67% |
| No disability | 93% | 64% | |
| Ethnicity | BAME | 94% | 41% |
| White | 91% | 66% | |
| Sex | Female | 93% | 68% |
| Male | 90% | 55% |
- Completion %: the percentage who complete their first year of study.
- 1st/2:1 degree %: the proportion of 1st/2:1 degrees awarded, out of those who received an award.
4.1 Appeals
In 2022-23, we recorded 201 appeals (as of 9 November 2023), representing a decrease of 30% over the previous year. 19% of appeals were submitted by BAME international postgraduate students studying in the UK.
32 appeals were received from distance learners/students studying with international partners, of whom 72% were BAME. Of home students, 18% of appeals were from BAME students, broadly matching their representation in the student body.
More appeals were submitted by students identifying as female, 55%, opposed to 42% from those identifying as male. The remaining 3% identified as non-binary or other.
24% of referrals had a disability recorded on their student record. Data related to other protected characteristics are too low to publish
4.2 Academic misconduct
224 academic misconduct referrals were received (by 13 November 2023), representing an increase of 23% compared to the previous year. 56% of academic misconduct cases related to those who identified as female students.
Cases related to the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) international postgraduates studying on the London campus accounted for 29% of all referrals. This is similar to the previous year (28%) however still a drop from the year prior (2020-21).
46% of all referrals were from York Business School. Of these referrals, 62% related to Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME).
Distance learners accounted for 9 cases. These were largely BAME students, in line with the profile of this cohort.
Of the home students who were referred for academic misconduct, approximately 11% identified as Black, Asian and minority ethnic, suggesting that they are somewhat over-represented in this category.
Data related to other protected characteristics are too low to publish.
4.3 Complaints, discipline and fitness to study/practice
12 formal (level 2) complaints were received in 2022-23. 58% of cases were from females. 83% of cases were from home students. 1 case was received from a BAME student.
There was a total of 12 disciplinary cases handled either under Level 1 (8 cases) or level 2 (4 cases). Of the 12 cases, they all involved home students. Of these 17% involved BAME students. One case involved multiple students however the majority of cases involved students identifying as male, 71%. 22% involved students identifying and female and the remaining 1% identified as non-binary or other. Of the students involved in the cases, 29% had a disability recorded on their student record. Data related to other protected characteristics are too low to publish.
In the last academic year we have improved information on our website about raising concerns and activity promoted our Report + Support platform to our university community.
Staff data
This is an overview of our workforce profile according to protected characteristics.
The statistics show the workforce profile in relation to age, disability, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender identity of staff at the university as of 1 November 2023. The total number of staff was 1,171 (rounded). We also provide information about recruitment from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2023.
Workforce profile
| Protected characteristic | Category | York St John Number |
York St John % | UKHE 2021-22 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Female | 695 | 59.35% | 62.6% |
| Male | 476 | 40.65% | 37.4% | |
| Disability | Disabled | 132 | 11.27% | 6.0% |
| Non-disabled | 991 | 84.63% | 94.0% | |
| Ethnicity | BAME | 119 | 10.16% | 13.2% |
| White | 994 | 84.88% | 86.8% | |
| Religion | Religion - Christian | 357 | 30.49% | 17.6% |
| Religion and belief - Other | 122 | 10.42% | 7.8% | |
| No religion | 567 | 48.42% | 31.2% | |
| Not known | 125 | 10.67% | 43.4% | |
| Sexual orientation | Heterosexual | 890 | 76.0% | 56.2% |
| LGB+ | 124 | 10.59% | 4.5% | |
| Not known | 157 | 13.41% | 39.3% |
- HE providers in England and Wales are no longer required to return data for professional and support staff. As a result, the national data no longer provide an accurate picture of the staff demographics. York St John continues to voluntarily return these data.
- 'Disability' and 'ethnicity': York St John has excluded not known values to align with Advance HE statistics.
Profile by age and job group
| Job groups | < 20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (1.6%) | 105 (10.3%) | 115 (11.0%) | 100 (9.5%) | 35 (3.6%) |
| Professional and support | <5 (0.1%) | 145 (14.0%) | 160 (15.5%) | 160 (15.7%) | 125 (12.4%) | 65 (6.4%) |
| Grand Total | 1 (0.1%) | 160 (15.6%) | 265 (25.8%) | 275 (26.7%) | 225 (21.9%) | 105 (10.0%) |
Note: Executive Board is included in 'professional and support staff'.
Disability profile
| Disability | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Disabled | 132 | 11.27% |
| Non-disabled | 991 | 84.63% |
| Not known | 48 | 4.1% |
| Total | 1,171 | 100.0% |
Profile by impairment group
| Disability category | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| A long standing illness or health condition | 40 | 30.30% |
| A mental health condition | 31 | 23.48% |
| A physical impairment or mobility issues | 10 | 7.58% |
| A specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia dyspraxia / AD(H)D | 15 | 11.36% |
| Blind or a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses | <5 | 1.52% |
| Deaf or serious hearing impairment | 8 | 6.06% |
| A social/communication impairment e.g autistic spectrum disorder | 5 | 3.79% |
| A disability, impairment or medical condition not listed | 21 | 15.91% |
| Total | 100 | 100.0% |
Profile by ethnic group
| Ethnicity basic | Ethnicity detailed | Number | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAME | Asian or Asian British | 54 | 4.61% |
| Black or Black British | 28 | 2.39% | |
| Chinese | 12 | 1.02% | |
| Mixed | 15 | 1.28% | |
| Other | 10 | 0.85% | |
| BAME total | 119 | 10.16% | |
| White | White | 994 | 84.88% |
| Not known | Not known | 58 | 4.95% |
| Total | Total | 1,171 | 100.0% |
Profile by religious group (including no religion and information refused)
| Religion or belief | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 12 | 1.02% |
| Christian | 357 | 30.49% |
| Hindu | 11 | 0.94% |
| Jewish | 4 | 0.34% |
| Muslim | 25 | 2.13% |
| Sikh | 4 | 0.34% |
| Spiritual | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other religion or belief | 66 | 5.64% |
| No religion | 567 | 48.42% |
| Not known | 125 | 10.67% |
| Total | 1,171 | 100.0% |
Profile by sex and job
| Job group | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | 262 (54.7%) | 217 (45.3%) | 479 (40.91%) |
| Professional and support | 433 (62.60%) | 259 (37.4%) | 692 (59.09%) |
| Total | 695 (59.35%) | 476 (40.65%) | 1,171 (100.0%) |
Profile by sexual orientation
| Sexual orientation (basic) | Sexual orientation (detailed) | Number | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGB+ | Bisexual | 54 | 4.61% |
| Gay man | 29 | 2.48% | |
| Gay woman/Lesbian | 20 | 1.71% | |
| Other | 21 | 1.79% | |
| LGB+ Total | 124 | 10.59% | |
| Heterosexual | Heterosexual | 890 | 76.0% |
| Not known | Not known | 157 | 13.41% |
| Total | 1,171 | 100.0% |
We started to monitor transgender identity of our staff on 1 January 2016.
Responses from the question ‘Is the gender you identify with the same as your sex registered at birth?’
| Gender Identity | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 637 | 54.4% |
| No | 7 | 0.6% |
| Not known | 527 | 45.0% |
| Total | 1171 | 100% |
Between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023, we had 4048 applicants, of whom 1634 were shortlisted and 374 were offered the role. Figures are provided in numbers rounded to the nearest 5. The columns 'applications', 'shortlisted' and 'offer accepted' show the ratio between groups in each category; 'shortlisted' includes people who accepted an offer.
Number of applicants, shortlisted and appointed candidates
| Applicants | Shortlisted | Appointed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,048 | 1,634 | 374 |
Disability
| Disability | Applications | Shortlisted | Offer accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disabled | 330 (8.15%) | 141 (8.63%) | 46 (12.3%) |
| Non-disabled | 3,513 (86.78%) | 1397 (85.50%) | 309 (82.62%) |
| Not known | 205 (5.06%) | 96 (5.88%) | 19 (5.08%) |
| Total | 4,048 (100.0%) | 1,634 (100.0%) | 374 (100.0%) |
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Applications | Shortlisted | Offer accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAME | 1,780 (43.97%) | 620 (37.94%) | 73 (19.52%) |
| White | 2,125 (52.50%) | 954 (58.38%) | 290 (77.54%) |
| Not known | 143 (3.53%) | 60 (3.67%) | 11 (2.94%) |
| Total | 4,048 (100.0%) | 1,634 (100.0%) | 374 (100.0%) |
Religion or belief
| Religion or belief | Applications | Shortlisted | Offer accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 1,228 (30.34%) | 527 (32.35%) | 99 (26.47%) |
| Muslim | 475 (11.73%) | 162 (9.91%) | 17 (4.55%) |
| Other religion or belief | 555 (13.71%) | 209 (12.79%) | 47 (12.57%) |
| No religion | 1,483 (36.64%) | 616 (37.7%) | 197 (47.86%) |
| Not known | 307 (7.58%) | 120 (7.34%) | 32 (8.56%) |
| Total | 4,048 (100.0%) | 1,634 (100.0%) | 374 (100.0%) |
Sex
| Sex | Applications | Shortlisted | Offer accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,119 (52.35%) | 885 (54.16%) | 239 (63.9%) |
| Male | 1,858 (45.9%) | 716 (43.82%) | 127 (33.96%) |
| Other | 69 (1.7%) | 32 (1.96%) | 7 (1.87%) |
| Not known | 2 (0.05%) | 1 (0.06%) | 1 (0.27%) |
| Total | 4,048 (100.0%) | 1,634 (100.0%) | 374 (100.0%) |
Sexual orientation
| Sexual orientation | Applications | Shortlisted | Offer accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heterosexual | 3,024 (74.70%) | 1,172 (71.73%) | 273 (72.99%) |
| LGB | 487 (12.03%) | 212 (12.97%) | 53 (14.17%) |
| Other | 134 (3.31%) | 70 (4.28%) | 9 (2.41%) |
| Not known | 403 (9.96%) | 180 (11.02%) | 39 (10.43%) |
| Total | 4,048 (100.0%) | 1,634 (100.0%) | 374 (100.0%) |
We collect data about some of the protected characteristics of our employees who use the grievance procedures or subject to the discipline and capability procedures. Overall numbers are too low to publish any diversity data. An annual report is provided to People Committee for monitoring purposes.
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