St Peter's is one of Oxford's younger colleges, noted for its friendliness, flexibility and informality, with modern facilities for teaching and research. Founded in 1929 expressly to widen access to the University, the College holds true to the ideals of Oxford, above all the pursuit of academic excellence. It became a full College of Oxford University in 1961 and currently comprises a Master and about 40 Fellows in a wide range of subjects, some 120 graduate and 356 undergraduate students, and about 80 College staff.