A recent West Chester University analysis calls for spending a minimum of a half billion dollars to build a new residence hall and renovate several others. Jeffrey L. Osgood, Jr., WCU executive vice president and provost, said that students have shifted priorities, and many would now prefer to live on campus rather than nearby. The university would like as many students as possible to live on campus. There are currently 5,300 beds on campus, and approximately 3,000 first year students. Construction of a new 700 to 800 occupancy residence hall might start within 4 or 5 years. WCU is experiencing an extended period of enrollment growth with just over 17,000 students.
Source: Daily Local; 7/24/2024