Reinforcing the “recession-resistant” nature of student housing, this analysis of 56 universities shows an average growth rate of 20 percent for freshman applications for the fall of 2010 compared to fall 2008.
Twenty-three of the schools surveyed reported a gain of 25 percent or more; only four schools showed a decrease in enrollment.
This white paper reviews the results of our survey and offers cautionary advice to firms considering entering the private, off-campus student housing industry.
