What Percent of College Students Live on Campus?

Several institutions have experienced difficulties in keeping up with the demand for on-campus housing. While upperclassmen have traditionally tended to live off-campus, many choose to return to or to stay in the dorms. School officials may encourage on-campus living, believing that it improves student life and increases academic success. There may also be cost savings because students do not have to provide furniture or pay for utilities, Internet, cable and other household expenses.