Thank you to all participants! Stay tuned for the 2026 State of Student Housing Report coming this July.
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the 2026 State of Student Housing Survey. Your insights have been invaluable in shaping the future landscape of student housing.
Inside the report, you will find the data behind five defining industry shifts:
High occupancy is now the baseline operating condition for many institutions, creating pressure on assignments, room changes, accommodations, staffing, and service delivery.
Two-thirds of institutions report occupancy of 90% or higher
AI adoption is still early, but interest is accelerating as housing teams look for ways to reduce administrative work, improve reporting, and scale support.
57% are exploring, piloting, or interested in AI tools
Residence life is increasingly central to wellbeing, belonging, early intervention, and retention.
Only 23% currently use automated alerts or dashboards to proactively identify students who may be at risk
Housing leaders are navigating affordability, pricing strategy, enrollment uncertainty, revenue diversification, and expansion decisions.
71% of institutions attribute 25% or less of housing revenue to non-academic year housing
As more students move off campus, institutions are rethinking how to maintain visibility, support, and connection beyond campus-owned housing.
76% of institutions report very limited or no visibility into students’ residential experience once they move off campus
As a token of our appreciation, every participant is entered into a raffle for a brand new iPad! Plus, Global Connect 2026 attendees who complete the survey before March 31st will enjoy an exclusive first look at the report.
Your insights deserve recognition – stay tuned for more ways we plan to celebrate your valuable contribution!
Mark your calendars because something exciting is on the horizon! The eagerly anticipated 2026 State of Student Housing Report is set to be unveiled at Global Connect 2026.
This comprehensive report will offer a detailed analysis of the latest trends and developments in student housing from various regions across the globe. Get ready to uncover groundbreaking insights that will revolutionize the way we perceive the student housing industry.
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As you prepare for the 2025 State of the Student Housing Industry Survey, we want to ensure you're equipped with everything you need to participate with confidence.
This Survey Readiness Guide provides an overview of the key sections in our survey, along with sample questions to help you understand the type of data we’re gathering. By reviewing this guide, you’ll be ready to contribute accurate, insightful responses—ensuring that together, we create a comprehensive picture of the evolving student housing landscape.
Download the report now to dive deep into these findings and see how your operation compares.
46% of institutions operate with only 0–10 professional housing staff.
65% say reducing manual administrative work is one of the most valuable potential outcomes of AI.
82% cite roommate conflict as a common resident interaction handled by residence life staff.
61% cite mental health and wellness concerns, underscoring housing’s role as an early point of visibility into student needs.
88% believe earlier visibility into student wellbeing would improve outcomes, yet only 23% currently use automated alerts or dashboards to proactively identify students who may be at risk.
53% use market analysis to determine housing costs, while 50% use cost-based approaches and 45% use competitive analysis, showing that pricing strategy is becoming more data-driven.
How your occupancy, staffing, and operational maturity compare to peer institutions.
Where housing teams are still relying on manual or partially automated workflows and where automation can create the biggest impact.
How institutions are approaching AI, what use cases are gaining traction, and what barriers are slowing adoption.
Why residence life is becoming a more strategic part of student success, retention, wellbeing, and belonging.
How institutions are measuring resident satisfaction, retention, staff satisfaction, and wellbeing.
How pricing, fees, deposits, damage management, renters insurance, and non-academic year housing are shaping financial strategy.
How institutions are thinking about expansion, master leasing, PBSA partnerships, and off-campus housing.
What leading institutions can do now to build more connected, student-centered housing operations.
Get the insights, benchmarks, and strategies your team needs to stay ahead in a changing student housing landscape.
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Now in its third year, the 2026 State of the Student Housing Industry Report is based on proprietary survey data from 411 completed surveys representing 363 institutions globally.
The survey included 55 questions and captured insights from housing professionals, university administrators, residence life leaders, IT and systems teams, property operations teams, finance stakeholders, and other professionals.
Respondents across the globe represented a broad range of institution types and housing operations, including public and state universities, private nonprofit universities, residential and community colleges, private operators, and other providers, offering a comprehensive view of the student housing landscape in 2026.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the 2026 State of the Student Housing Industry Survey. Your insights have been invaluable in shaping this report.
Questions? Reach out to us at marketing@starrez.com.
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