Founded: 1920

Number of students: 15,000 (approx)

Places in university accommodation: 3,000 (approx)

Number of staff: 2,500 (approx)

Academic schools: 10

Number of books in Singleton campus library: 800,000

Undergraduates' estimated worth to local economy: £132 million

Place in The Times university 2008 listings: 46 (out of 109).