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American students blamed for St Andrews classism

Published Sunday, September 27, 2026 · Updated September 27

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  • Americans account for around a fifth of undergraduates at St Andrews, the highest proportion in the UK, with each paying £33,250 for this academic year.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes how the influx of wealthy American students, driven by Scotland's university funding model, has exacerbated classism and changed the social dynamic at St Andrews University, making working-class students feel alienated.

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