Surge in College Applications Unaffected by the Economic Downturn
By: NSHC
Date:  June 2, 2011
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  • 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.