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Residence Hall Construction Report

This report provides construction cost and square-footage data by averages and medians, as well as list the various amenities provided in new residence hall facilities.

The annual Residence Hall Construction Report (last conducted in 2009) surveyed construction of residence halls at higher-education institutions across the nation. Data include regional costs, as well as amenities included.

20th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 2009)

Even in difficult economic times, colleges and universities continue to invest in residence hall construction projects as a way to attract new students and keep existing ones on campus.

19th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 2008)

The construction of residence hall facilities at colleges and universities continues to be strong.

18th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 2007)

Residence hall construction at the nation's higher-education institutions remains strong.

17th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 2006)

Spending by colleges and universities on new housing facilities jumped sharply, reflecting higher costs and a desire to keep students on campus.

16th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 2005)

Colleges and universities are making an educated gamble as they focus on providing more housing facilities and on-campus living options.

15th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 2004)

Construction of new residence hall facilities continues to be a focus of colleges and universities.

14th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 2003)

Colleges and universities are investing in new housing construction in a bid to keep students on campus.

13th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 2002)

Housing continues to be a major focus of new construction projects at colleges and universities.

12th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 2001)

Colleges and universities not only are spending more on new housing construction, but also are ensuring that residents have plenty of space and amenities.

11th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 2000)

Today's crop of new residence-hall facilities can be said to embrace both ends of the spectrum: They are larger in size yet cost less than those constructed the year before. (text only)

10th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 1999) (text only)

If "more" is the unofficial motto of the stock market's performance over the past few years, the same can be said about new residence-hall construction at colleges and universities in the United States.

9th Annual Residence Hall Construction Report (June 1998) (text only)

Competitive market pressures are driving the construction of today's residence halls, forcing colleges and universities to focus attention on design features.