How many people actually survived the Titanic sinking?

How many people actually survived the Titanic sinking? There has never been a completely accurate passenger list for the Titanic – likely because of stowaways and last minute ticket swapping.

Approximately 2227 passengers and crew boarded the ship when she set out on her maiden—and final—voyage. Of those, 705 people survived the sinking of the ship, and 3 more of those perished on the way to Carpathia following rescue. That means that only 702 passengers and crew members survived, out of the approximately 2,227 passengers and crew.