LIVING ON CAMPUS
DOES
THE FLU
ATTEND
CLASS
TOO OFTEN?
Table
5
Does It Matter Who Builds
a Residence Hall?
Size and cost
Private
College
Size (beds)
538
360
Size (sq. ft.)
187,925
137,111
Sq. ft./bed
318
336.1
Median cost
$36,997,300
$27,983,832
Cost per sq. ft.
$156.40
$207.16
Cost per bed
$58,889
$75,265
Single rooms
31.0%
20.4%
2-person rooms
60.3%
46.9%
4-8 person rooms
8.8%
30.1%
1-2 share bath
100.0%
61.1%
3-4 share bath
0.0%
19.5%
More than 4 share bath
0.0%
19.4%
Rooms carpeted
75.0%
68.8%
Fitness
62.5%
28.1%
Dining room
0.0%
12.5%
ATMs
12.5%
18.8%
Computer center
25.0%
25.0%
Wireless network
100.0%
93.8%
Classrooms
50.0%
56.3%
TV/study room
100.0%
96.9%
Card access to bldg.
100%
87.50%
Card access to rooms
50%
34.30%
Interior video
100%
43.80%
Exterior video
100%
59.40%
Accommodations
Support Facilities
TOUGH JOBS
DEMAND
SMART
SOLUTIONS
Safety and Security
Surveillance
To read this table: The median residence hall owned by a private builder will house 538 students (beds) at $58,889 per bed.
The median college-owned residence will house 360 at a cost of $75,265 per bed.
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COLLEGE PLANNING & MANAGEMENT / MAY 2013
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