Housing, student engagement, and persistence: A first look

Abstract

Through an ACUHO-I Foundation grant, National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) researchers are examining the relationship between students' living environments, engagement, and persistence. In Spring 2018, NSSE collected survey data about on- and off-campus living situations and perceptions from first-year, sophomore, and senior students at 75 bachelor's degree-granting institutions. This session provides a first look at results, including relationships between housing options and students' perceptions of safety and support, financial stress, and programming.