UW–Milwaukee: Why University Housing

Why University Housing

University housing directly links to Chancellor Santiago’s dual priorities of access/success and enhanced research.

The most important factor that contributes to students remaining in college is the campus residence.(Alexander W. Astin)

Research overwhelmingly demonstrates that students who live in campus residence halls are significantly more likely to:

Stay in school (*12% higher retention)
Graduate on time (improved graduation rates)
Continue in graduate and professional schools (research)

*Astin, A.W.(1999). Student involvement: A development theory for higher education. Journal of College Student Development, 40, no. 5, 516-529.

*Astin, A.W. (1973). The impact of dormitory living on students. Educational Record, 54, 204-210.

*Chickering, A.W. (1974). Commuters versus residents. SanFrancisco: Jossey-Bass.

*Astin, A.(1977). Four critical years: effects of college on beliefs, attitude, and knowledge. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass,