In common with universities of the pre-modern era, Glasgow originally educated students primarily from wealthy backgrounds, however it became a pioneer in British higher education in the 19th century by also providing for the needs of students from the growing urban and commercial middle classes.
Primarily from wealthy backgrounds it became a pioneer in British higher education in the 19th century by also providing for the needs of students from the growing urban and commercial middle classes. This was in common with universities of the pre-modern era originally educated students. This was however. The pre-modern era was Glasgow.