California State University, Fullerton, has begun construction of a 510-bed, apartment-style student housing complex that will include affordable options for students facing housing insecurity.
The university says the nearly $160 million project, which has been named Sequoia, includes about $89 million for affordable student housing.
Each two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit in the six-story, 155,000-square-foot building will accommodate four students — seniors and graduate students. The units includes a kitchen and a living area.
The U-shaped building also will have student resident adviser apartments, one staff apartment, laundry area, mail room, a market, and outdoor eating and seating spaces.
When completed by fall 2026, the project will bring the total student housing community at Cal State Fullerton to over 2,600 beds. Sarab Singh, associate vice president for capital programs and facilities management, said of the total number of beds, 390 affordable beds will be provided to students in need.
With rising housing rental costs affecting low-income students, university leaders said affordable housing is needed to improve student well-being.
The affordable units will be offered at rental rates below the standard rate and accessible to students who would otherwise be facing housing insecurity or to whom the cost of housing is a significant financial burden and barrier, said Kafele Khalfani, director of housing and residential engagement.
