Many students, like Sofia Gonzalez, face challenges in securing affordable housing, prompting shifts from on-campus options to the private market. Housing costs represent about half of California State University students' expenses, with 11% experiencing homelessness. CSU responded by adding over 17,000 new beds and plans for 12,600 more by 2030, but housing demands vary by campus. Even amidst these developments, some institutions face declining enrollment and low occupancy in housing facilities, generating ongoing discussion about future housing strategies.
Housing serves as a major barrier for low-income students throughout the California State University system, with recent estimates indicating it accounts for half the cost of attendance.
CSU has invested in adding over 17,000 new beds across campuses from 2014 to 2024, with plans for an additional 12,600 beds by 2030.
Despite efforts to increase student housing, challenges remain as only 64% and 58% of student housing is filled at Sonoma State and Cal State East Bay, respectively.
As students like Sofia Gonzalez navigate housing insecurity, the potential for transferring or commuting raises concerns about affordability and access to education.
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