A recent report revealed that Southern California’s 13 public universities are facing a shortage of student housing, with 9,220 students on waiting lists for the 93,714 available beds. The data, sourced from public records and university reports, provides insight into the housing situation for fall enrollment.
According to the report, CSU Northridge had the largest waiting list with 2,000 students vying for 3,508 beds. Other universities with significant waitlists include UC Riverside, UC Irvine, and Cal Poly Pomona. Even larger universities like UCLA and UC San Diego also faced housing challenges, with hundreds of students on their waitlists.
The shortage of student housing is a pressing issue at various universities, with over 6,000 students on waiting lists across the 13 institutions. As enrollment continues to rise at these universities, the need for more student housing becomes increasingly evident. The data serves as a call to action for universities and policymakers to address the growing demand for affordable and accessible student housing in Southern California.
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