UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA

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1 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS PREPARED FOR UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA FINAL REPORT JANUARY 2016 INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE.

2 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 1 PREFACE In September 2015, University of Washington Tacoma ( UWT ) engaged Brailsford & Dunlavey ( B&D ) to complete a student housing demand analysis (the Analysis or the Plan ). The purpose of the Plan was to understand overall housing demand from UWT students for living in a new student housing development located on the Tacoma campus of University of Washington. In addition to testing overall demand for a new student housing development, the Analysis also intended to understand the specific housing needs from lower division students to address the lack of unit offerings appropriate for the lower division population. This student housing demand analysis follows enrollment increases within the past five years at an average of 7% per year. In 2008, Brailsford & Dunlavey completed a Campus Life Facilities Master Plan, which identified opportunities to improve overall student life at UWT including student housing. The plan projected forward the impact and needs of student life facilities that would be needed for a 10,000 FTE campus. During the 2008 plan, B&D found that demand for student housing (252 beds) was 100 beds below the recommended minimum demand for the University to pursue a stand-alone building or dedicated public-private partnership facility. B&D recommended that UWT not invest in a stand-alone residence facility until the campus reaches a critical mass of students of approximately 4,000 headcount. As an interim solution to addressing the housing needs of students, the UWT would collaborate with a private development company to lease a small number of units in Court 17, a 129-unit apartment building on the campus. Leasing units within Court 17 has allowed the University to incrementally address the on-campus housing needs of students while also promoting the benefits of residence life. As of fall 2015, the UWT has reached a student enrollment of approximately 4,500 students with roughly 120 students living in University-leased units within Court 17. The University intends to lease all 129 apartment units by the fall of 2016, which would house 280 students in studio, one-, and twobedroom units. This Plan will be used to reassess demand for housing at the new enrollment level, as well as project future housing demand by appropriate unit types across all class levels. B&D would like to thank the following individuals for their assistance in this analysis: Patrick Clark, Director, Campus Planning & Real Estate Paul Weed, Associate Director, Campus Planning & Real Estate Ed Mirecki, Dean of Student Engagement The findings contained herein represent the professional opinions of B&D s personnel based on assumptions and conditions detailed in this report. B&D has conducted research using both primary and secondary information sources which were deemed reliable, but whose accuracy cannot be guaranteed. B&D wishes to acknowledge the support and contributions of all the individuals involved in the project. The project team was comprised of the following individuals: Matthew Bohannon, Regional Vice President Andrew Perez, Project Manager Monty Jarecke, Project Analyst

3 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA TABLE OF CONTENTS Recommendation Market Analysis. 4 Focus Groups & Stakeholder Interviews..4 Off-Campus Market Analysis..6 Student Survey Analysis.8 Demand Analysis.. 17 EXHIBITS A. Survey Data Report & Comments B. Demand-Based Programming Results BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 2

4 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA RECOMMENDATION As the University continues to assess the opportunity of providing additional student housing on the campus of University of Washington Tacoma, the following elements should be considered: example, the most popular factors reported in the Market Analysis included: convenience of amenities / dining, late-night hours, quiet study areas, providing a grab-and-go convenience or grocery store, and offering a laundry room on each floor for those living in fullsuite units. BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 3 Although sufficient interest is present with a net demand of 940 beds, B&D recommends capturing up to 75% of that to conservatively account for any unforeseen changes within the housing market. Based on the findings, a full-suite housing development between beds consisting primarily of single and triple bedroom units, along with a minimal number of double room configurations, is feasible. Although cost-prohibitive from a constructability and design perspective, a mixture of full-suites and 4-bedroom apartments can also be considered in the new residence hall. Four-bedroom apartment units were also popular among students and received significant overall demand (154 beds) for single rooms. This option would require further analysis to determine the financial feasibility of constructing both unit types within the same building. If the development of full-suite student housing is considered, B&D recommends a project-specific concept development plan and financial analysis to refine the project concept. The concept development plan should include: thorough campus engagement about the specific project and its location, a project visioning session with key stakeholders, outline program of the residence hall, financial analysis of the project, and a detailed site analysis. Any new development should also consider some of the amenities and services from the student survey and focus groups. For B&D recommends UWT perform a comprehensive master plan two years after the development of the new residence hall to evaluate the housing portfolio and determine how overall demand has changed. The master planning process would re-evaluate demand and financial operations to determine an appropriate method for responding to future enrollment changes and avoiding any potential negative financial impacts to operations. B&D recommends an evaluation of food service operation in the new student housing development in order to assess the appropriate service concepts, space needs to support vendors or self-operation of food service, and financial feasibility of dining operations. Campus engagement through focus groups and survey should also be included in the dining analysis to identify desired food concepts. Lastly, it is important for the University to consider strategic residence life goals and student development objectives for traditional student populations when planning for staffing and the overall operations of new and existing housing developments. A residence life plan should be developed in the initial stages of the concept development plan to ensure design concepts reflect goals for programming and resident engagement by floor and on the ground floor level where community spaces are typically located.

5 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA MARKET ANALYSIS B&D conducted a Market Analysis that consisted of focus groups, stakeholder interviews, an evaluation of the off-campus housing market, and a campus-wide student survey. Below is a summary of the Market Analysis as well as additional data points supporting the overall themes heard throughout the Plan. and international countries. Due to the campus commuter-based nature, students indicated those who live on campus are primarily first years or transfer students from outside the region that do not have access to personal housing arrangements close to campus. Transfer students decision factors for living on campus ranged from aspects of proximity to their classrooms to the desire for a more traditional college experience. FOCUS GROUPS & INTERCEPT INTERVIEWS The intent of the focus groups and stakeholder interviews was to engage a variety of students, such as freshmen, upper division, and international students, as well as professional housing staff, in dynamic conversations about ways to improve on-campus housing. B&D focused on understanding the various characteristics of students decisions in selecting housing both on- and off-campus. Decision factors such as access to amenities, price points, location, and the type of unit configurations most preferred were investigated. Discussions were also geared toward the current housing demands of all students to determine how the University should think about future campus housing offerings. With the assistance of the offices of Dean of Students and Residence Life & Housing, B&D held five focus groups on October 13 th and 14 th with 50 participants. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS 1. How would you describe the on-campus housing options provided at UWT? What would you change? Overall, participants felt Court 17 was a convenient living option primarily for those who come from out of the area or for students from out-of-state Students other favorite features of on-campus housing were the apartment units and access to a private kitchen. Although it is a well-intentioned aspect of University-affiliated floors in Court 17, students described the social events and programming by RAs as lacking and not wellattended. 2. What are recommendations for facility enhancements to existing housing or new elements to include into future housing? Overall, professional staff expressed concern with the existing unit options and amenities being offered to lower division students. Staff felt existing amenities and spaces should be more conducive to the social and academic needs of first years and sophomores, such as traditional, semisuite, or full-suite unit types. Additionally, more community areas, lounge spaces that promote social engagement, and access to a small grocery or convenience store. Students provided similar feedback along with the idea of creating a food court. The following is a list of other amenities and services participants would like to see implemented in future facilities or improved upon in existing buildings: Both quiet and social study lounges; Small computer lab and printing kiosks; Kitchenettes on floors with suite-style units; Conference or group study rooms; BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 4

6 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 5 Small games / recreation room; Coffee shop with lounge seating; Small grocery or convenience store; and Greater ADA accessibility in all buildings. Participants felt strongly about improving housing by adding more single bedroom options to allow for greater privacy. Additionally, outside of the unit students wanted more spaces to study like a quiet lounge or private study rooms. In summary, participants indicated future housing should include three essential amenities: 1) a small convenience or grocery store, 2) a grab-and-go food option, and 3) sufficient quiet study areas throughout the building. 3. How would you describe the local off-campus market? In general, students said housing was in good condition as it relates to the physical quality of properties described the local market. Options ranged from apartment units in large complexes to converted single-family homes or duplexes, which students tended to rent more often because of the lower rental prices. Units students primarily chose to live in were close to the campus (up to 2 or 3 miles) while other students also sought housing in nearby neighborhoods up to a 20-minute drive because it was more affordable. Amenities in the off-campus market were found not to be the main attractor and instead was deemed as minimal by some participants. Properties offered basic building amenities, such as storage, a pool, and free parking but did not include other amenities like a business center or fitness room. It was not common for students to have all utilities included in the cost of rent but were provided smaller essential appliances, such as a stove, refrigerator, and microwave. 4. Why do students decide to move into the off-campus market? Students decisions to move off campus were based on the perception that on-campus living was more expensive than living off campus. Participants also stated they initially perceived campus housing to be for students not from the area or those who did not have the ability to secure off-campus housing because they were unfamiliar with Tacoma. Many other students also reported moving into the off-campus market to seek more affordable housing options after gaining an understanding of the local off-campus market while others moved off-campus due to issues with securing Court 17 housing for an additional year. Although living on campus provides a convenient housing option, students decisions to live off campus also were due to the greater sense of privacy and independence found with renting. Students in the focus groups mentioned the value of being able to have their own room or bathroom, which could not be found in Court 17 double bedroom configurations. Some residents decided to stay an additional year in Court 17 in University-affiliated housing or a unit leased by a private property management company because of the overall convenience of being on campus. Other reasons focus group participants gave included the following: Off-campus housing is perceived to be more affordable; Students want access to their own parking spaces; Students value being proximate to grocery stores and food retail vendors; and Students enjoy the availability of having in-unit laundry and basic appliances found within most of the off-campus properties in Tacoma.

7 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA OFF-CAMPUS MARKET ANALYSIS OVERVIEW An average of 122 units per apartment complex, and An average of 25 years old (built in 1991). B&D conducted an analysis of University of Washington Tacoma s offcampus housing market by quantitatively assessing the price points, amenities, and services that are available to students. In order to make the research as accurate as possible, properties were selected based on how likely a student would choose that option. As a part of this process, B&D surveyed fifteen (15) apartment rental properties and ten (10) single-family homes located in Tacoma and other surrounding areas. FIGURE 1: Map of Off-Campus Rental Properties Researched in Analysis B&D research was conducted in October and November 2015 and found that surrounding properties were: An average of 1.5 miles from UWT, TACOMA HOUSING MARKET There are currently 18,000 people within a one-mile radius of the Tacoma s campus, expanding to 228,000 people within a five-mile radius. The average household size for the one-mile radius is 1.8-people while the household size for the three- and five-mile radii is 2.3- and 2.4-people. Based on the projected population and household growth in the three radii breakdown, the number of people that will be accommodated with the household will be from 86% to 97% of the population in The disproportionate level of growth in housing and the population in the onemile radius may have an inflationary effect on the cost of housing in the future. FIGURE 2: Population and Housing Overview in Tacoma The Tacoma housing market has an acceptable amount of supply to meet the market s demand with a vacancy rate of 6.3%. Between the years 2000 to 2014, Tacoma s housing stock has grown by 5,338 units, an increase of 1.6% per year. On average, single-family homes comprise 65% of the market, while multi-family homes are 34%, and mobile homes are 1% of the market. The tendency for students to transition from living on campus to an apartment unit can lead to the disproportionate amount of multi-family housing; this may make students ability to find housing more difficult. However, the analysis did also find students do prefer single-family homes BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 6

8 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA because of the larger supply in the market and affordability when compared to apartment units. larger property but students are able to divide the cost of these fees with more roommates. FIGURE 3: Tacoma Housing Type Overview OFF-CAMPUS RENTAL RATES BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 7 Apartment rental rates (excluding utilities) for an entire efficiency, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment unit in the Tacoma area were an average of $1,109, $1,213, $1,515, and $1,665, respectively. Single-family home rental rates were slightly lower for one-, two-, three-, and fourbedroom units (excluding studio/efficiency units) at an average of $850, $1,330, $1,349, and $1,742, respectively. The single-family home market did offer 4-bedroom options but were either not common in the apartment marketplace or were not available on the market during our research (figure 4). Due to students cost sensitivity, the market provides affordable options when students share a unit. Double occupancy rates assume each room in the unit is shared with one other person, which may or may not abide by policies of the property owner or local group housing regulations in the city. The average rental rates per person for a double bedroom in the surrounding Tacoma area were $555, $607, $379, and $278, respectively. Single-family home rates for double configurations were significantly cheaper for at $425, $333, $225, and $218, respectively. Students are seeing the greatest value with sharing a room in a 2-, 3-, or 4-bedroom apartment and single-family home. Utility rates are generally higher for a FIGURE 4: Off-Campus Rental Rates near the UWT Campus Of the researched apartment properties, the following top five unit and building amenities were offered as part of the cost of rent (percentage total indicates number of properties offering that particular amenity): Stove (100%), Refrigerator (93%), In-unit laundry (93%) Gym (80%), Microwave (73%), and Covered Parking (67%). Utilities were not commonly found to be included within the overall cost of rent at a property. Utilities that were incorporated into rental rates within the properties researched by B&D included the following: Trash (20%); Sewer (7%), Water (7%), & Gas (7%).

9 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA RENTAL RATE COMPARISON STUDENT SURVEY ANALYSIS In order to understand the competitiveness of the off-campus market, B&D compared UWT s existing apartment rates to the average rates found in the rental market. UWT s apartments, Court 17, consist of studio, one-, and two-bedroom units in a double occupancy configuration offered to all class levels. To create a more accurate comparison, an additional $106 was added to the average off-campus market price to account for the monthly cost of utilities. The $106 utility rate was calculated using a weighted average of students self-reported monthly contribution found in the survey. This method was used a means of approximating the total living costs students may encounter when renting in Tacoma. Court 17 does not currently offer single bedroom units, so only double bedroom rates were compared. As a result, the average rental rates for a studio and one-bedroom double occupancy apartment in the off-campus market were 36% and 42% lower than Court 17, respectively (Figure 5). In contrast, a two-bedroom offcampus unit was 11% more expensive than UWT rates. It is common for premiums to be applied to living on campus because of the amenities, services, and proximity to campus that students receive. However, Court 17 apartments were found to be above the normal premium range (20-30%) seen on other urban campuses. FIGURE 5: Rental Rate Comparison (Off-Campus Market vs. UWT) From November 3 rd to November 16 th, 2015, students were surveyed via an on-line link distributed to their campus . A sample population of 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students were given an opportunity to indicate their level of support for a range of contemporary student housing unit types, amenities, and potential for a new student housing development. Approximately 1,310 current University of Washington Tacoma students participated in the housing survey, yielding a 28% response rate from the sample. DEMOGRAPHICS Survey sample demographics were consistent with the overall demographics of UWT with the exception of a slight under-representation of male students (-11%), freshman (-11%), and sophomores (-14%). Small amounts of skewing in the survey sample is typical and acceptable because no single group is grossly over- or under-represented. In addition, B&D s methodology for determining demand allows for the isolation of demographic sub-groups in order to determine their response to any single question. Students who participated in the survey were an average age of 26.4 years old making them of non-traditional college age. Student class levels (Figure 6) represented in the survey showed junior students as the largest group of respondents (34%) followed by seniors (32%), graduates (14%), sophomores (10%), and first years (10%). The majority of respondents also indicated they are classified as transfer students (60%) that arrived from a regional community college, which also confirms the large number of juniors who responded to the survey. BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 8

10 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 9 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 11% 10% 10% 14% 34% First-Year Sophomore Junior Senior Post Baccalaureate 32% B&D Survey FIGURE 6: Student Class Level (B&D Survey) FIGURE 6: Student Class Level (B&D Survey) Students in the analysis were also mostly full-time students at 87% while fall 2015 statistics for the University currently estimate 4% fewer students are full-time (83%). Both survey and University figures showed similar results with those who indicated being full-time and living on campus (2%), while some slight variations existed with students living in the off-campus market (Figure 8). For instance, 12% in the survey said they were attending UWT as a part-time student and living off-campus while actual demographic statistics for the university indicate it is 5% higher (17%). 32% University 27% 2% 2% 14% 15% Graduate student 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2% CURRENT LIVING 2% Full Time Court 17 (UW affiliated) 85% 81% Full Time Off Campus The most popular living arrangement among UWT students (Figure 9) included those living in the off-campus market as renters (40%) or those living at home with their parents (38%). The third largest was a group of students who own their own home (14%) also reflecting the large number of non-traditionally aged students who attend UWT. The majority of these off-campus students are living in a unit with three or more bedrooms (63%), which was revealed to be within a house (67%) or an apartment / condominium (33%). Those still living at home with their parents commute the furthest at an average of 18.9 miles one way to campus while owners and renters live an average of 16 and 14.5 miles away from the campus, respectively. Student living on campus consisted of mostly first years (33%), juniors (25%), and sophomores (22%). The large number of junior students is also reflective of the large transfer population that arrives to the University. 0% 0% Part Time Court 17 (UW affiliated) B&D Survey UWT (Fall 2015) FIGURE 7: Students Current Living Arrangement by Credit Level (B&D Survey) 12% 17% Part Time Off Campus

11 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA 60% 55% 50% 40% 30% 30% 33% 44% 46% 41% 20% 14% 17% 14% 10% 0% Excellent Good Fair Poor 0% 4% 2% FIGURE 8: Students Current Living Situation (B&D Survey) Students living situations were analyzed to understand if any differences were present between those living on campus or off campus. Among those living off-campus, renters and students living with parents were also each evaluated separately. As seen in Figure 9, students in all three groups showed high satisfaction levels. Specifically, 85% of on-campus students, 85% of those living at home with parents, and 79% of off-campus renters said their living conditions were excellent or very good. All three living situations were effective in providing above satisfactory housing. The high satisfaction among those living in UWT-affiliated Court 17 apartments demonstrates the on-campus market s ability to provide a competitive housing option to students due to its proximity to classes, available unit types, and access to on-campus resources. On Campus Renters Living with Parents FIGURE 9: Satisfaction Levels of Living Situations (B&D Survey) In addition to the high satisfaction levels for Court 17, Figure 10 demonstrates how both on- and off-campus students view student housing overall. For example, on-campus students feel strongly that housing provides residents with convenience (95%) and helps students transition into college life (93%). Similarly, off-campus students felt housing also offers the opportunity to be introduced to new friends (96%) and provides a sense of community (92%). Both groups of students, whether living in Court 17 or in the off-campus market, value the concept of student housing and feel it is a benefit to the UWT community. BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 10

12 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 11 Is a convenient living option Helps students transition into college life 95% 91% 93% 88% Enhances opportunities to study 90% 85% Introduces students to new friends 87% 96% Provides a safe/secure environment 87% 83% Helps students grow as individuals 87% 83% Positively influences students academic performance 85% 78% Provides students with a sense of community 83% 92% Provides students with leadership opportunities 65% 76% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% On-Campus Students Off-Campus Students FIGURE 10: Overall Benefits of Student Housing at UWT (B&D Survey) Several questions were asked to indicate which were the most important factors students considered when making a decision of where to live this year. Figure 11 identifies respondents top five factors by primary and secondary to evaluate the importance of each. Primary factors are those critical or essential to the decision-making process. Secondary factors are important elements that may play a role in swaying a students decision. On-campus residents and students in the off-campus market agree the proximity to campus activities and events is the most important factor. Similarly, both groups of students also felt proximity to classes, total cost of rent and the availability of free Internet access were important for their living situation. Where off-campus students differed most was with the primary factor of having their preferred housing type available. On-campus students responses reflected more on the importance of considering free Internet access (91%), the total cost of rent (90%), and the opportunity to be involved in campus activities (88%). On Campus Off Campus Off Campus Off Campus Residents Renters Living with Parents Owners Proximity to campus activities and events 100% 89% 86% 74% Availability of a full year lease 95% 64% 89% 57% Proximity to my classes 95% 99% 96% 73% Availability of free Internet access 91% 92% 94% 71% Total cost of rent 90% 85% 72% 71% Opportunity to be involved in campus activities 88% 68% 73% 59% Open during school breaks 86% 77% 77% 52% Total cost of utilities 86% 73% 68% 74% Proximity to other UWT students 84% 50% 61% 42% Availability of preferred bedroom type 79% 49% 64% 36% Proximity to my work 79% 55% 66% 43% Availability of an academic year lease 74% 37% 51% 36% Availability of preferred housing type 68% 80% 82% 72% Proximity to food 49% 57% 59% 37% First Priority - Top 5 FIGURE 11: Important Factors in Decision of Where to Live This Year (B&D Survey) Additional important factors between on- and off-campus student groups were followed up with a separate question with a list of other factors. Both student groups agreed on ensuring there was an availability of housing with a safe and secure environment as the primary choice. In addition, students said having a kitchen with common appliances and amenities (i.e., stove, refrigerator, sink, etc.), a washer/dryer in unit, and quiet places to study were in the top five of all factors. All of the primary factors demonstrate how important the need is for amenities and spaces typically found in a home or apartment-style living. Those types of amenities included such items like a kitchen with stove, sink, and refrigerator (96%), as well as a washer/dryer in-unit (93%). Furthermore, residents also placed into consideration how their housing location may or may not provide adequate access to UWT support services (93%) or provide sufficient quiet space for studying (90%).

13 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA On Campus Off Campus Off Campus Off Campus Residents Renters Living with Parents Owners Having a safe and secure area 100% 97% 95% 89% Having a kitchen, stove, sink, & refrigerator 96% 98% 93% 87% Access to UWT support services 93% 57% 69% 56% Washer/dryer in my unit 93% 87% 89% 86% Quiet place to study 90% 87% 91% 80% Physical condition of building 86% 92% 88% 87% Living room space in my unit 86% 85% 79% 86% Proximity to a grocery store 86% 85% 85% 78% Private bathroom in my unit 84% 89% 83% 88% Private bedroom in my unit 82% 94% 92% 88% Proximity to the Univ. Y Center 79% 48% 58% 48% Access to transit (light rail, bus, or other mass transit) 79% 60% 64% 58% Dishwasher in unit 78% 66% 70% 70% Free parking 75% 91% 93% 88% Urban location near civic, arts, social events, etc. 71% 54% 56% 53% Less restrictive rules than in UWT housing 64% 63% 71% 54% First Priority - Top 5 FIGURE 12: Additional Factors in Decision of Where to Live This Year (B&D Survey) Among those who rent in the off-campus market, students self-reported paying an overall average of $665 per month (Figure 13) and an additional $106 per month on utilities, totaling a cost of living at $771 per month, per student. Students who paid the most were homeowners who averaged a total monthly cost of living of $1,142. Even those living at home also contributed toward their cost of living ($469 per month) despite being in their parent or guardian s home. The five most common types of utilities students pay for include the following: 1) Internet / Wi-Fi (63%); 2) electricity (57%); 3) water (47%); 4) trash (41%); and 5) cable / satellite TV (38%). FIGURE 13: Rental & Utility Rates Paid by Off-Campus Students (B&D Survey) FUTURE LIVING While students generally do not make a decision on where they plan to live the following year until the spring term, students preliminary living considerations were evaluated for this Analysis. Overall responses indicated that only 4% of students would choose to stay or move into University-affiliated Court 17 apartments while an additional 2% will elect to have a private lease agreement in Court 17. Off-campus students were divided by those who will rent (27%), live with parents (20%), and those staying in the home they own (11%). A significant population (20%) will graduate or leave the University, while a remaining 17% are still undecided on their desired living option due to the time in which the survey was administered. Generally, respondents in the undecided category fall below the 10% response level during the spring semester after living arrangements become finalized. To more accurately assess the movement patterns certain student groups take when thinking about their future living situation, a cross-tabulation was performed of on- and off-campus students responses to the previous BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 12

14 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 13 question (Figure 14). While 34% of on-campus residents have confirmed their decision to stay in Court 17, 36% remain undecided and 12% have elected to move off campus into the rental market. At least half or more of current renters and those living at home will stay in their existing situation at 58% and 50%, respectively. However, 22% of students living at home and 15% of renters are still undecided, which presents a potential opportunity for the University to market campus housing options to these students in the future to meet housing occupancy goals. 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 34% 5% 3% 1% 1% 0% Court 17 - UW Court 17 - Rental Tacoma student unit NOT housing administered by UW Tacoma 12% 58% 5% Off-campus rental 7% 1% 2% 0% Among respondents who said they were not interested in living on campus next year, 49% said it was primarily due to the off-campus market offering the lowest cost option. A breakdown of residents and renters was evaluated (Figure 15) to determine what factors would draw them to live in UWT housing if given the opportunity to consider staying or moving back on campus. In addition to the availability of lower cost options (44%), renters also said more privacy (44%) and the ability to live with a significant other (35%) would attract them to live on campus. In contrast, students presently living in Court 17 valued influences that provided them both a 50% Off campus with my parent(s) 1% Off campus in a home that I own On Campus Renters Live with Parents FIGURE 14: Where Students Plan to Live Fall 2016 (B&D Survey) 36% 15% Undecided 22% 5% 22% 18% Graduating and/or leaving University of Washington Tacoma lower cost option (60%) and privacy (38%). Residents also indicated that having available parking (21%), better Internet access (21%), and a petfriendly environment (19%) would draw them to stay on campus. Off Campus Off Campus On Campus Renters Live with Parents Residents Lower cost 44% 65% 60% To have more privacy 44% 41% 38% To live with a boyfriend/girlfriend/partner/significant other 35% 15% 12% To have a washer/dryer in the unit 34% 30% 9% To have a living room space 29% 27% 14% Pet-friendly environment 27% 21% 19% I am graduating/leaving University of Washington Tacoma 27% 21% 2% More available parking 24% 26% 21% Proximity to my work 23% 29% 7% Better study atmosphere/less noise 19% 21% 17% To avoid a wait list 14% 16% 14% Restrictive on-campus housing policies 14% 7% 12% Safer/more secure environment 14% 21% 16% Better Internet access 12% 21% 21% To live with friends 10% 11% 17% I have a commitment to an off-campus group house 8% 5% 3% Better location 8% 5% 0% N/A (Planning on living in on campus apartments) 3% 5% 31% Better accessibility for those with physical disabilities 2% 1% 0% Physical condition of University residential facilities 0% 1% 2% First Priority - Top 5 FIGURE 15: Top Five Reasons Students Would Choose to Move Back to Campus Due to the perception of high cost within Court 17 and price sensitivity from students, a question was posed to participants regarding their knowledge of how financial aid may help cover the costs of their housing expenses. Approximately 44% said they were not aware of this benefit suggesting a large number of students may not be receiving or reading the appropriate orientation materials provided by the campus. Among those who were not aware of this financial aid benefit, 61% said they would be very likely or somewhat likely to consider living on campus if they are able to use their financial aid. On-campus students were the most likely to do so (93%) followed by those living at home with parents (73%) and students renting off campus (60%). The least likely group of students (24%) were those who currently own a home (not shown in Figure 16).

15 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA 80% 72% 70% 60% 50% 43% 40% 35% 30% 30% 25% 21% 20% 17% 14% 10% 11% 9% 10% 7% 7% 0% 0% 0% Very likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Very unlikely Not at all likely On Campus Renters Live with Parents FIGURE 16: Likelihood of Living on Campus Knowing Financial Aid Can Provide Assistance ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PREFERENCES Students were presented with a series of questions designed to test which unit and building features were most important to them and identify any patterns in why students value certain features over others. In terms of unit amenities, 67% of students living in Court 17 indicated a kitchen (with stove, oven, sink, refrigerator, etc.) was the most important unit feature to include within new student housing. The popularity of existing student housing in Court 17 and the apartment-style units is most likely the reason for students desire to continue providing similar amenities offered now. Although off-campus students also agreed, a kitchen was in the top three, renters said their preferred unit feature was a single bedroom (59%) while students living with parents want the University to offer affordable housing rates (59%). Among other unit amenities and features, a washer and dryer within the unit was also popular among on-campus students (51%). Off Campus Off Campus On Campus Renters Live with Parents Residents Single bedroom 59% 50% 46% Kitchen (stovetop, oven, sink, refrigerator, full cabinets) 57% 57% 67% Affordable housing rates 49% 59% 49% Washer/dryer in unit 46% 38% 51% Private bathroom 35% 38% 47% Not having to purchase any kind of meal plan 13% 16% 9% In-unit living room 9% 7% 12% In-unit dishwasher 8% 7% 11% Kitchenette (microwave, sink, refrigerator, small cabinets) 6% 10% 5% Additional storage space in your unit 3% 4% 2% First Priority - Top 3 FIGURE 17: Top Three Unit Amenities & Features for a Future Development In contrast, all students showed the desire to have a new student housing facility with access to on-site parking (66%) and a convenience store/market (30%). Given that current University apartments do not have dedicated parking spots for residents and there is a shortage of grocery stores in the surrounding downtown area, both elements could be successful if included in a new student housing facility. Figure 18 also demonstrates the similarities between on- and off-campus students such as on-site parking and proximity to convenience store. Where they differ is the access to a small laundry room on each floor by off-campus renters (30%) and those living with parents (27%). While on-campus residents indicated the proximity of this new residence building to retail and/or campus dining services as another top three feature. BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 14

16 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 15 Off Campus Off Campus On Campus Renters Live with Parents Residents On-site parking for my personal vehicle 65% 69% 40% Proximity to convenience store/market 32% 27% 42% Small laundry room on my floor 30% 27% 7% In-building student mailboxes 19% 15% 25% Close proximity to retail and/or campus dining services 18% 20% 32% Small fitness room (access to treadmills, free weights, etc.) 15% 16% 14% Additional storage space in the building 15% 11% 7% Small quiet study area on my floor 15% 17% 21% Recreation lounge (pool tables, ping pong, etc.) 12% 17% 23% Centralized quiet study area in building 12% 13% 9% Computer lab in building 10% 9% 21% Social lounge/tv room in building 9% 11% 16% Gender-neutral restrooms in your building or on your floor 9% 8% 11% 24 hour on-site staff 8% 13% 11% One large centralized laundry room in the building 8% 8% 2% On-site car sharing service such as Zip Car 3% 2% 7% Classrooms/academic facilities in building 2% 2% 4% First Priority - Top 3 FIGURE 18: Top Three Building Amenities & Features for a Future Development Due to the large number of non-traditionally aged students and those who are married and/or have children, students were given the opportunity to evaluate the concept of having family housing on campus. In general, 56% of all respondents felt the idea should be a very high or high priority for the University. More specifically, renters (65%) and homeowners (62%) were the most supportive of the concept. On-campus students supported the concept the least among all groups (41%) and felt more information should be made available in order to make a decision on the concept (30%). Although a detailed demand analysis for family housing was not within the scope of this project, interest levels from students showed support and further analysis should be considered. An analysis of family housing can assist in identifying if there is sufficient demand for building family-specific amenities and unit types on campus. 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 18% 36% 24% 35% DINING PREFERENCES 29% 27% 25% 23% 21% 17% 14% 12% Very high High Low Very low Do not know/need more information FIGURE 19: Priority of Student Family Housing Dining preferences were also evaluated within this Plan to identify how students views of dining may differ between various student groups. Questions addressed students favorite types of food, preferred methods of food service, and what the campus should do to be competitive with offcampus dining options. Although meal plans are typically required for residents living in traditional, semi-suite, and full-suite unit types due to the lack of a kitchen, students did not show an interest in providing traditional dining hall food service seen at other four-year institutions. Instead, students favored a dining option that would provide opportunities for the campus community to hang out, meet with friends, and purchase food. Students want dining within the ground floor of the new housing facility so that it can serve residents while remaining open and porous to allow other students and the general Tacoma community inside. The concept is mixeduse in nature, which can be similarly experienced on Pacific Avenue with storefronts and food retail beneath academic buildings. 9% 7% 10% On Campus Renters Live with Parents Owners 7% 30% 16% 27% 14%

17 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA For this reason, the most popular food service method was a food court (46%) and a small/micro grocery store (21%). Each of these options allow the student and visitor the flexibility and convenience to purchase food or groceries within the same open campus atmosphere experienced throughout UWT. While a traditional meal plan, such as a declining balance, is recommended for students in traditional, semi-suite, and fullsuite units, students living in apartments would not require a meal plan due to the presence of a kitchen. Students living in apartments can be offered a commuter meal plan allowing them the flexibility to cook in their oncampus apartment while also eating in the food court. Other popular food concepts were also related to convenience and flexibility such as grocery delivery service (11%) and food truck pods (11%). FIGURE 20: Preferred Method of Dining & Food Service The most desired types of food students want to see in a food court concept included burgers / fries (38%) and Italian / pizza (32%) food concepts. Both Latin / Mexican and Chinese food were tied as third options (27%) while sandwiches and Japanese / Sushi tied as fourth options (22%). In general, students want the University to provide quality food establishments at affordable prices. Figure 21 further emphasizes students priority for price and value (67%) when selecting which factors should be most important to the University as they consider ways to improve on-campus dining options. Additionally, the presence of late-night food operations (49%) and proper food quality and preparation (42%) were also very important to students. Price/value 67% Late night hours of operation 49% Food quality and preparation 42% Food variety and selection 35% More convenient dining locations 18% Service speed 13% New access options (online ordering, delivery, etc.) 10% Seating availability 9% Dining environment 9% Provide commuter plans (dining meals and dollars for retail operations) 7% Quality of customer service 7% Provide resident meal plans (dining dollars for use in retail operations) 6% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% FIGURE 21: Most Important Changes to Campus Dining BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 16

18 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA DEMAND ANALYSIS DEMAND OVERVIEW to occupy the entire Court 17 building. The addition of these beds would bring the University s total occupancy to approximately 280 beds. BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 17 B&D developed a detailed model to project the specific level of demand for student housing on the UWT campus by a variety of full-suite and apartment-style options. The model derives demand from electronic survey responses, as well as current and projected enrollment figures provided by the University. Survey respondents were provided with a narrative describing the unit types with descriptions including sample floor plans of traditional, semi-suite, full-suite and apartment-style options along with estimated rental rates for each. Following the narrative, respondents were asked to indicate which unit type and occupancy option they would select if available the following academic year ( ). A target market was then defined to project conservative and realistic demand from UWT students. The target market included respondents who met all of the following criteria: (1) full-time students; (2) indicated they were interested in living on campus; (3) live on campus or off campus; (4) if living off campus, are renting a room, apartment or house; and (4) currently paying rent of $700 or more per month within the off-campus market. Respondents not meeting these criteria, including students who own a home were removed from the demand analysis. Students living with parents were included in the demand analysis if they are contributing at least $700 per month in rent. In addition, a comparison of market demand and existing bed counts was also taken into consideration for this Analysis. Existing occupancy of University-affiliated apartment beds is currently at 118 beds of which is primarily occupied by freshman/first-year students followed by sophomores and graduates. Approximately 162 additional beds will be added to the University s housing portfolio by fall 2016 upon the completion of an agreement with the existing private leasing company Enrollment Classification Enrolled Population Current Capture Rate Current Occupancy Freshman % 55 Sophomore 631 5% 29 Junior 1,446 1% 13 Senior & 5th year or more 1,231 0% 6 Graduate 674 2% 15 TOTAL 4,487 3% 118 FIGURE 22: Existing Bed and Capture Rates Using a total enrollment consistent with the most recent levels finalized by the institution (2014/2015) at approximately 4,487 undergraduate and graduate students, interest in campus housing was shown for all unit types tested and across all class levels. When filtering demand by class level, current residence, and rent thresholds, B&D projected a demand of 1,058 beds of campus housing based on the fall 2015 enrollment (Figure 23). The demand of 1,058 beds is more than what the campus currently offers in Court 17 (118 beds) creating a deficit of 940 beds or a deficit of 778 beds based on projected fall 2016 figures at a 280-bed design occupancy. For the purposes of this study, B&D will operate under the assumption of 118 beds as the University s existing capture rate to provide accurate projections and reflect the unit types currently being offered in Court 17.

19 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand First Year % 154 Sophomore % 124 Junior 1,446 22% 325 Senior & 5th year or more 1,231 23% 284 Graduate % 172 TOTAL 4,487 24% 1,058 EXISTING BED COUNT 118 NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (940) While demand for housing beyond the University s current inventory was significant, demand by housing type varied more significantly. Students indicated a desire for single bedroom options most but spread throughout various apartment types, such as 1-bedrooms (26%) or 4-bedrooms (20%). The highest support in market demand was for full-suite unit types at 34%, which are currently not offered on campus. FIGURE 23: Overall Demand Projections by Class Level - $700 / Month Demand Filter For modeling purposes, B&D applied a conservative enrollment growth of 1% per year to determine a projected total maximum demand for academic year Enrollment projections were developed by B&D and were not confirmed by the University. Future maximum potential demand would reach up to 1,290 beds or 1,172 beds under the existing bed count. Applying the addition of 162 Court 17 beds coming online in the fall of 2016 would bring a total net demand to 1,010 beds Demand by Unit Type Current Demand Existing Bed Delta Future Demand Existing Bed Delta Unit A - (Single Occupancy) 24 0 (24) 29 0 (29) Unit B - (Double Occupancy) 19 0 (19) 23 0 (23) Unit C - (triple) (Triple Occupancy) Unit D - (Single Occupancy) 15 0 (15) 18 0 (18) Unit E - (Double Occupancy) 19 0 (19) 23 0 (23) Unit F - (triple) (Triple Occupancy) Unit G - (Single Occupancy) (245) (298) Unit H - (Double Occupancy) 49 0 (49) 60 0 (60) Unit I - (triple) (Triple Occupancy) 62 0 (62) 75 0 (75) Unit J - 1-bed (Single Occupancy) (232) (283) Unit K - 1-bed (Double Occupancy) Unit L - 2-bed (Single Occupancy) (106) (129) Unit M - 2-bed (Double Occupancy) Unit N - 4-bed (Single Occupancy) (154) (187) Unit O - 4-bed (Double Occupancy) 56 0 (56) 69 0 (69) TOTAL DEMAND FORECAST 1, (940) 1, (1,172) FIGURE 24: Demand by Unit Type; Unofficial Housing Projections at 1% Enrollment Growth FIGURE 25: Market Demand by Housing Type - $700 / Month Demand Filter The majority of demand consists of single bedroom options within full-suite, 1-bedroom, and 4-bedroom units. When compared to the existing breakdown of beds currently offered within Court 17, the demand for single bedroom apartments was a total of 492 beds (Figure 26). The 492 beds are broken out by highest demand, as follows: 1-bedroom single (232 beds), 4-bedroom single (154 beds), and 2-bedroom single (106 beds). In comparison to the existing double configurations being offered, demand revealed 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units were 11 and 28 beds in surplus, respectively. These figures for double room configurations emphasize the lack or disinterest from students to live in doubles. BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 18

20 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 19 FIGURE 26: Comparison of Existing Bed s to Market Demand Bed s Although the survey indicates, an inventory demand shift is present within the overall housing portfolio, residential life best practices recommend that a student-housing spectrum with a diversity of units exist on university campuses. This diversity in unit types allows students to appropriately mature and matriculate through their academic career whether in single, double, or triple room configurations. Student housing industry standards recommend residents matriculate through a housing continuum or spectrum of units by class level (Figure 27). For example, appropriate units for freshman should provide access to more community-oriented spaces and amenities outside of the unit such as a bathroom or living space (i.e., lounge, community kitchen, study room, etc.) to foster socialization and greater interpersonal communication with other residents in their building. Freshman are ideally supported in a traditional unit or a semi-suite configuration if a traditional is not offered. Full suites may be offered to first year students but should provide adequate outside-the-unit spaces to promote engagement in the hallways and common areas of the building. Following the first year, sophomores may move into a semi-suite configuration that add a shared bathroom into the unit or a full-suite configuration with both a shared bathroom and living space. As residents matriculate through their junior and senior years, upper division students typically seek unit configurations that provide more privacy such as a single bedroom within an apartment or full suite. Juniors and seniors also prefer units that provide private living space and a full kitchen. Meal plans are typically only required for residents living in traditional, semi-suite, and fullsuite unit types due to the lack of a kitchen; however, a reduced or commuter meal plan can be made available to students living in apartment style housing. FIGURE 27: Student Housing Continuum TRADITIONAL, SEMI-SUITE, & FULL-SUITE DEMAND In accordance with the housing continuum, first year students were only given the option of selecting their preferred unit types among three choices: 1) traditional, 2) semi-suite, and 3) full-suite (Figure 28). While traditional is the recommended unit type for first years, developmental advantages also exist for first years living in a semi-suite and full-suite option as long as the appropriate support spaces are created in the building and on each

21 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA hall floor. In addition to selecting unit types, bedroom options for a single, double, and triple occupancy were also tested. Overall demand showed first-year students have a greater interest in full suites, with single bedrooms as the first choice at 36 beds of demand. The second highest option chosen by first-year students was a single bedroom option in a traditional-style residence hall (24-bed demand). Although the single bedrooms were most popular, students also liked double occupancy configurations in full suites (22 beds), traditional (19 beds), and semi suites (19 beds). Full-suite triple bedrooms received demand as well (20 beds), while traditional and semi suites in that configuration did not receive any interest from first year students (triple) 15 Full-suite options were also tested with sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate students (Figure 29) but differed only slightly from first-year responses. Similar to first years, upper division students and graduates favored the single bedroom option within the full suite. Juniors were the most supportive of a full-suite single (87-bed demand) followed by seniors 19 First Year 0 (triple) FIGURE 28: & Suite Demand Profile by First Years (triple) (76-bed demand). Overall, full-suite demand among upper division students and graduates was low relative to the entire maximum demand because apartment options were also tested with the upper division group. Apartments appealed most to upperclassmen and graduates, which can be seen in the Apartment Demand section (triple) Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate FIGURE 29: Demand Profile by Upper Division & Graduate APARTMENT DEMAND Apartment demand by upper division class levels demonstrated a trend for greater privacy within their personal bedroom as well as the entire unit. For instance, a single within a 1-bedroom apartment was the most supported concept with an overall demand for 232 beds. Juniors (73-bed demand), graduates (67-bed demand), and seniors (58-bed demand) were very supportive of the 1-bedroom apartment option (Figure 30) because of the added privacy of having no roommates within their unit. Other apartment options but with a roommate, such as a single within a 4-bedroom or 2- BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 20

22 STUDENT HOUSING DEMAND ANALYSIS UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA bedroom, was also of interest to students at totals of 154 beds and 106 beds, respectively. Double occupancy configurations were only popular among juniors and seniors with 4-bedroom apartments at 23 beds and 21 beds, respectively. The preference for double unit configurations is most likely driven by the cost sensitivity of some students Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand First Year % 133 Sophomore % 124 Junior 1,446 19% 271 Senior & 5th year or more 1,231 18% 216 Graduate % 145 TOTAL 4,487 20% 888 EXISTING BED COUNT 118 NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (770) FIGURE 31: Apartment Unit Type Demand by Class Level - $800 / Month Demand BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate FIGURE 30: Apartment Demand Profile Lastly, for comparison purposes, one additional target market demand profile was also evaluated which included a more conservative filter of offcampus students who currently pay $800 / month. Utilizing an $800 / month filter would bring the maximum potential demand to 888 beds or approximately a net deficit of 770 beds. Once full occupation of Court 17 (320 beds) is achieved in fall 2016, the net deficit would be 568 beds. Demand is still present within this target market but offers fewer variations in unit type demand more prevalent in the $700 / month filter. CONCLUSION B&D s utilization of the $700 / month off-campus rental rate filter was based on the combination of self-reported averages for rental and utility rates from the student survey, as well as the average rental rates found within the offcampus market. Although a total demand of 1,058 beds was present in the demand model, B&D does not recommend building to the maximum potential net demand of 940 beds. Instead, B&D conservatively recommends the University consider a housing project that captures 65-75% of the net demand or approximately beds. Currently, due to the presence of double bedroom configurations in Court 17, a potential inventory shift could accommodate the high demand for single occupancy apartments without developing new apartment style housing. However, to accommodate new demand, a mixture of full-suite and 4-bedroom apartment units in single, double, and triple configurations may also be achievied but is cost prohibitive from a design and constructability perspective. These configurations and unit types are not currently offered in Court 17 but can provide opportunities to meet the overall bed deficit revealed within this demand analysis. The addition of

23 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON TACOMA full suites would also allow the campus to continue supporting the vision of capturing more first-year students within appropriate unit types while also supporting transfers and upper division students in single-bedroom apartment configurations. As the University considers ways to attract a more traditional student population, including more international students, full-suite options would be effective in supporting the academic and social development of these populations. Finally, students within the survey were supportive of having a dining concept that offers greater convenience, flexibility, and late-night hours within the new student housing facility. A food court concept along with a small convenience / grocery store could support existing and new residential communities on campus, however, a more detailed dining analysis is recommended. Further evaluation of dining operations that may be required could include, but are not limited to, the following elements: adequate size and design of the dining facility, number of vendors, backof-house space requirements, analysis of self-operation versus operation by individual private vendors, and a detailed dining financial analysis. BRAILSFORD & DUNLAVEY INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ADVANCE. 22

24 University of Washington Tacoma - Fall 2015 Student Housing Demand Analysis Description: Date Created: 9/17/2015 3:56:09 PM Date Range: 11/3/ :00:00 AM - 11/16/2015 2:59:00 AM Total Respondents: 1310 Q1. Do you currently live off campus or on campus? % On campus (Court 17 - UW Tacoma rental unit) % Off campus (Court 17 - Unit NOT administered by UW Tacoma) % Off campus rental % Off campus with parent(s) % Off campus in a home that I own 1309 Respondents Q2. What is your class status? % First-Year % Sophomore % Junior % Senior % 5th year or later % Graduate student % Post Baccalaureate % Other (please specify) % First year Junior (Running Start) % Graduate non matriculated % Nonmatriculated % Non-Matriculated % Non-matriculating % Unsure 1310 Respondents Q3. Are you a transfer student? % Yes % No 1309 Respondents

25 Q4. How far do you live from the UW Tacoma campus? SELECT ONE % Close to campus (within a mile of UW Tacoma) % 1-5 miles from UW Tacoma % 6-10 miles from UW Tacoma % miles from UW Tacoma % miles from UW Tacoma % 40 miles or farther from UW Tacoma 1204 Respondents Q5. Which years have you lived in the university-affiliated apartment units in Court 17 at University of Washington Tacoma? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Respondent % Response % % 89.80% None; I have never lived in university-affiliated apartment units in Court % 4.23% Freshman year % 2.19% Sophomore year % 2.27% Junior year % 0.76% Senior/5th year % 0.08% Senior/6th year or later % 0.68% Graduate year(s) 1293 Respondents 1324 Responses Q6. Based on your familiarity of on-campus living, please indicate your level of agreement: - Living on campus helps students transition into college life at University of Washington Tacoma % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 1152 Respondents Q7. Based on your familiarity of on-campus living, please indicate your level of agreement: - Living on campus provides students with a sense of community % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 1152 Respondents

26 Q8. Based on your familiarity of on-campus living, please indicate your level of agreement: - Living on campus positively influences students academic performance % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 1141 Respondents Q9. Based on your familiarity of on-campus living, please indicate your level of agreement: - Living on campus helps students grow as individuals % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 1134 Respondents Q10. Based on your familiarity of on-campus living, please indicate your level of agreement: - Living on campus provides students with a safe, secure environment % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 1134 Respondents Q11. Based on your familiarity of on-campus living, please indicate your level of agreement: - Living on campus provides students with leadership opportunities % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 1134 Respondents Q12. Based on your familiarity of on-campus living, please indicate your level of agreement: - Living on campus introduces students to new friends % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 1134 Respondents

27 Q13. Based on your familiarity of on-campus living, please indicate your level of agreement: - Living on campus is a convenient living option % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 1141 Respondents Q14. Based on your familiarity of on-campus living, please indicate your level of agreement: - Living on campus enhances opportunities to study % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 1142 Respondents Q15. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: - Living on campus helped me transition into college life at University of Washington Tacoma % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 60 Respondents Q16. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: - Living on campus provided me with a sense of community % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 59 Respondents Q17. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: - Living on campus had a positive influence on my academic performance % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 59 Respondents

28 Q18. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: - Living on campus helped me grow as an individual % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 60 Respondents Q19. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: - Living on campus provided me with a safe, secure environment % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 60 Respondents Q20. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: - Living on campus provided me with leadership opportunities % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 60 Respondents Q21. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: - Living on campus introduced me to new friends % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 60 Respondents Q22. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: - Living on campus was a convenient living option % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 60 Respondents

29 Q23. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements: - Living on campus enhanced my opportunities to study % Strongly agree % Agree % Disagree % Strongly disagree 60 Respondents Q24. How would you describe your current living conditions? % Excellent % Good % Fair % Poor 1179 Respondents Q25. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Total cost of rent % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1168 Respondents Q26. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Total cost of utilities % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1172 Respondents Q27. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Availability of preferred bedroom type (1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, etc.) % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1170 Respondents

30 Q28. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Availability of preferred housing type (apartment, condo, townhouse, house, etc.) % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1155 Respondents Q29. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Availability of an academic year lease option (9-month contract) % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1161 Respondents Q30. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Availability of a full year lease (12-month contract) % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1160 Respondents Q31. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Open during school breaks % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1156 Respondents Q32. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Proximity to my work % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1151 Respondents

31 Q33. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Proximity to my classes at UWT % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1161 Respondents Q34. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Proximity to other UWT students % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1142 Respondents Q35. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Proximity to food (i.e., restaurants, coffee shops, fast food) % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1161 Respondents Q36. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Proximity to campus activities and events % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1146 Respondents Q37. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Opportunity to be involved in campus activities % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1139 Respondents

32 Q38. How important was each of the following factors in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Availability of free Internet access (wireless or wired) % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1162 Respondents Q39. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Physical condition of building % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1164 Respondents Q40. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Proximity to a grocery store or market % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1160 Respondents Q41. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Access to University of Washington Tacoma support services (computer labs, student services, administrative offices, etc.) % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1164 Respondents Q42. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Less restrictive rules and supervision than in University-affiliated housing % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1158 Respondents

33 Q43. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Availability of a quiet place to study % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1152 Respondents Q44. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Having a private bedroom % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1168 Respondents Q45. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Having a private bathroom % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1151 Respondents Q46. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Having living room space in your unit % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1155 Respondents Q47. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Having a kitchen with stove, sink, and refrigerator % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1155 Respondents

34 Q48. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Having a dishwasher in unit % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1159 Respondents Q49. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Having a washer/dryer in unit % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1149 Respondents Q50. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Living in a safe and secure area % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1143 Respondents Q51. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Availability of free parking % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1153 Respondents Q52. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Access to bus, light rail, or other mass transit options % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1150 Respondents

35 Q53. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Location within urban location near civic, arts, and social activities or events % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1149 Respondents Q54. The list below includes additional factors you may have considered when choosing where to live this year. How important was each factor in your decision about where to live this academic year? SELECT ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH FACTOR - Proximity to the University Y Center (recreation center) % Very important % Important % Unimportant % Very unimportant 1158 Respondents Q55. What type of unit do you live in? % Apartment/Condo (full unit rented) % Apartment/Condo (room rented in owner-occupied apartment/condo) % Apartment/Condo (owned personally) % House (full unit rented) % House (room rented in owner-occupied house) % House (owned personally) % Other (please specify) % home parents own % Apartment (parent pays) % apartment with my parents % Boat % Boyfriend % Downstairs of husband's parents' house % Duplex % Duplex(rent) % Grandparents House % Home (rent free) % Home with parents % House - owned by parents % House - with family % House (living with parents,i do not pay rent ) % House (owned by my brother) % House (owned by parents) % House (parent owned)

36 1 1.06% House (parent-owned) % House (whole unit owned by parents) % House (with parents) % house my parents own % House owned by a relative, free of rent % House owned by parents % House owned by Parents % House parents % house w/ parents % House with parent % house with parents % House with parents % House with parents and spouse % House, live with parents % House, owned by parents % House, parents own % I'm temporarily in a home my mom owns until an apartment opens at the Bella on Broadway % Imlive with my boyfriend in his house % live at home with parents % Live in parents house % Live with my father in a house he owns % Live with my grandma in her house % Live with parents and my two children % living with friends % Living with owner of house % My dad owns it % My mother owns the house % One Floor of a Two-Story Duplex % Parent's home % Parent's home not rent % Parent's house % Parent's House % Parent's house, no rent % Parents % Parents apartment % parents house % Parents house % Parents House % Parents House - Free Rent % Parents house (owned) % parents house, free % Parents own the house I live in % Parents owned home % Parents' house

37 1 1.06% Parrents house % Room in parents house % Room within parents home % Townhouse % Townhouse (rented) % with parents % With parents % With Parents in house they own % with parents in their home 1097 Respondents Q56. How many bedrooms are there in the unit where you currently live? % One room/studio % One bedroom % Two bedrooms % Three bedrooms % Four or more bedrooms 1095 Respondents Q57. With whom do you currently live off campus? % I live alone % With other University of Washington Tacoma student(s) % With roommate(s) who are not students at University of Washington Tacoma % With my parent(s) or other relative(s) % With my spouse/partner and/or children 1094 Respondents Q58. With how many people do you share your cost of rent? % No other people % One % Two % Three % Four % Five or more 1093 Respondents

38 Q59. What is your personal share of monthly rent/housing costs, excluding utilities (your portion of rent, not the entire rent for the residence)? % $0 - I do not pay rent % Less than $ % $100 - $ % $200 - $ % $300 - $ % $400 - $ % $500 - $ % $600 - $ % $700 - $ % $800 - $ % $900 - $ % $1,000 - $1, % $1,100 - $1, % $1,200 - $1, % $1,300 or more % Don't know 1088 Respondents Q60. Which of the following utilities do you currently pay for, in addition to your rent? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Respondent % Response % % 11.17% Cable/Satellite TV % 9.75% Gas % 18.31% Internet % 16.48% Electric % 13.67% Water % 10.68% Sewer % 11.88% Trash % 8.06% None, utilities are included in rent 1069 Respondents 3671 Responses

39 Q61. What is your personal share of monthly utilities, excluding monthly rent, (your portion of utilities from the previous question, not for the entire residence/unit)? % $0/Utilities included in rent % $1 - $ % $20 - $ % $30 - $ % $40 - $ % $50 - $ % $60 - $ % $70 - $ % $80 - $ % $90 - $ % $100 or more % Don't know 1084 Respondents Q62. How long is your current lease? % 12 months % Academic year/9 months % Quarter/3 or 4 months % Other (please specify) % $ % 10 months % % 11 month % 11 months % 15 months % 20 yr mortgage % 24 months % 2years % 3 year % 3 years % 3 years-renegotiate at that time % 30 year mortage % 30 year mortgage % 30 year mortgage (28 years to go) % 3years % % 6 month % 6 months % 9 month lease, none academic related % As long as I need

40 1 0.76% As long as I want % As long as rent is paid % forever % i live at home % i own it % I own my home % I own my home % I own the house % I rent a house from my parent no lease % I'm not leasing % I'm on month to month right now % I've lived here for three years and now it's month-to-month % Indefinite % Leasing monthly % Living with parents % Long term contract % month by month % month to month % Month to month % Month to Month % month to month contract % month to month since I've lived here since % monthly % Monthly % Monthly lease % month-to-month % Month-to-Month % Mortgage % Mortgage, 30 years % My father owns the home % my home will be paid for in 2 years % My husband and I own our house % NA % no lease % No lease % Not in a lease, family rental % Open ended % Own % own a condo % Parents own this house % Pay morage % Rent per mo % Renting to buy house, so no time limit % Sister is landlady, month to month rent

41 1 0.76% Three years % Until I graduate % Until I graduate in March % Until I move out % Until mom kicks me out % Until my family decides to move % Was 1 year lease, has transitioned to month-to-month % was a year, now I think it's monthly % we own the house % Whenever I want to leave % Not applicable 1091 Respondents Q63. Are you aware that financial aid may be available to help cover student housing expenses? % Yes % No 1137 Respondents Q64. How much more likely would you be to consider living on campus at UW Tacoma if financial aid helped to cover your housing expenses? % Very likely % Somewhat likely % Somewhat unlikely % Very unlikely % Not at all likely 1139 Respondents Q65. How are you currently paying for your living expenses? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Respondent % Response % % 17.49% Parental support % 13.14% Personal savings % 24.74% Personal income % 13.96% Student loans % 6.24% Academic scholarship % 0.08% Athletic scholarship % 11.87% Pell Grant % 7.64% Other Grant % 1.24% Employer program % 3.61% Other (please specify) % Boyfriend % Child support, alimony...its not enough though we are really struggling % Community service scholarships % Education benefits

42 1 1.08% Employed % Employment % Finacial Aid % Full time employment % G.I Bill and Spousal Support % Gi bill % GI bill % GI Bill % GI BIll % GI Bill & part time job % GI BILL :) % GI Bill/ work % Grad Plus Loan % Help of Partner % housing assistance % Husband % I am a professional in a graduate program % I work % I work full time % I work part time % Internation student pays a lot % Job % Military Disability and Post 911 GI bill % Military GI Bill % mom % my husband is active duty % My husband supports me % My husband works % My spouse's income % Part time job % pension % Post 9/11 GI Bill % Rent free % SEIU Training Fund % Sell beadwork % significant other % Spousal support % Spousal VA Benefits % spouse % Spouse % spouse income % Spouse income % Spouse is sponsoring it % Spouse is working

43 1 1.08% Spouses income % SSI and child support % va % VA % VA Chpt % VA Disability % VA G.I bill post 9/ % VA Post 9/ % Voc rehab & annuities % work % Work % Work Study % working 3 jobs 1134 Respondents 2579 Responses Q66. Where are you planning to live in Fall 2016? % Court 17 - UW Tacoma student housing % Court 17 - Rental unit NOT administered by UW Tacoma % Off-campus rental % Off campus with my parent(s) % Off campus in a home that I own % Undecided % Graduating and/or leaving University of Washington Tacoma 1133 Respondents Q67. Assuming space is available for you in University-affiliated housing next year, why do you or would you plan to live somewhere other than in campus housing? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Respondent % Response % % 1.46% Not applicable (I am planning on living in University-affiliated Court 17 Apartments) % 1.85% I have a commitment to an off-campus group house % 2.58% Restrictive on-campus housing policies % 1.58% Better location (please indicate advantages of your chosen location) % 1.5 hours vs 30 minutes to work % at home, my belongings are safe, I have familial support, cheaper, privacy, I can keep my animals % Better neighborhood, less crime % By the beach with access and a fenced in yard and entire property % Cheaper area still close to school Hilltop % Close to UW-T % Close to work % Closer to campus % closer to coffee shops I like

44 1 1.54% Closer to Grocery stores and any convenient shops needed % Closer to grocery stores and my family. I now live in a wonderful neighborhood % Closer to school (close enough to walk) % closer to seattle % Closer to spouse's work % Closer to work, still close to school % Closer walking distance to farmers market % Des Moines/Federal Way % enclosed yard for my service dog % home % Hottub % I own a home already % in a my home with my husband % Less crime % live on post % living with my parents for free % More safe and secure % more space, not it the city % Much closer to social groups % My community is in Seattle % My life is in Seattle % Near grocery store % Next to park % Not downtown % Not want to leave Centralia % parents % Parking isn't $80 a month % Quiet and secluded area % reduced drive time % Right next to the mall, stores are everywhere % Right on 410 and 167 very convenient % sanctity % Seattle is closer to my friends and family % Stadium district, safety, location to grocery and restaurants % UP = best local school district for gfs kids % work, friends, family % 6.06% Proximity to my work % 6.04% More available parking % 13.19% Lower cost % 3.75% To avoid a wait list % 4.11% Better Internet access % 4.77% Better study atmosphere/less noise % 2.58% To live with friends % 6.69% To live with a boyfriend/girlfriend/partner/significant other

45 % 10.39% To have more privacy % 6.77% To have a living room space % 7.52% To have a washer/dryer in the unit % 0.27% Physical condition of University residential facilities (please indicate how Court 17 facilities can be improved) % $2,000 is WAY too much! % Beds are horrible % I would like to have my own space within the Court 17 location, that is the main reason why I choose against it % less restrictions, lower prices, separated housing relevant to age and hobbies % Pick the students more carefully a lot of them are disrespectful and dirty % There needs to be a printer at c17. There should also be more security % 0.37% Better accessibility for those with physical disabilities % 6.60% I am graduating/leaving University of Washington Tacoma % 4.31% Safer/more secure environment % 6.21% Pet-friendly environment % 2.92% Other (please specify) % Already owned % Also I have a child % Base living % Being able to have my own room and bathroom. Not having a roommate % Being closer to a grocery store % Being paired with people I actually get along with/personalities are similar/culture is similar % Better for my kids % Buying a home % Car keeps getting broken into there. Costs me thousands of dollars in repair to my car % Cheaper % children % Children % Closer to my family % Court 17 is far too overpriced % Developing the surrounding area % Family Housing is not available here % Garages % Graduating % graduating in June % Have a family and own my home % Have family obligations % Have my own house % Help out family % help out parents with bills % Home % homeowner with child & pets

46 1 0.83% I ALREADY OWN MY HOUSE % I already own my own home % i am a 33-year old single mom! (that should be an option, *late life decision maker*) % I am a mother of 3. I would need family housing % I am buying a house % I am married with children % I do not want my children to change school % I do plan on living in Court % I don't make enough money to pay rent anywhere % I don't plan on moving unless I have too % I had a terrible experience at Court 17 with a terrible roommate who is a super terrible person % I have a 3year old % I have a child/affordable childcare not available on campus % I have a family, living on campus doesn't fit our lifestyle % I have a mortgage % I have children % I have children and want them to remain in current school district % I have lived at campus housing before in Seattle. I will never live near other students again. Very bad experience % I have two children and a spouse % I have two teenagers that live with me % I just signed a 12 month lease % I live in a house with my parents for free % I live in Seattle and commute for night classes twice a week for a graduate program. I have no desire to live in campus housing % I own a home and have a family % I own a home, I'm not moving to campus to rent an apartment % I own a house % I own a house so it wouldn't make sense to rent unless I have another plan in place % I own my home % I own my home 2 miles away % I own my house % I own the house I live in % I refuse to live in a room where I share a bedroom with an unknown person % I won't be exposed to weed or alcohol or loud obnoxious people % I won't have to live with a stranger % I wouldn't % I wouldn't be able to say since I never experienced living on campus % I'm old. :) % If I were single, I'd live at Court 17 in a heart beat % It's our home silly % Kids % Lack of effort made by housing officials made me feel I welcomed and unsafe % LESS EXPENSIVE % Live with my kids

47 1 0.83% living at home until graduation % Living with a family I'm friends with % Living with parents is free and not too far from campus % Married with a family so we are buying our home % My Daughter % N/A % NA-graduating this spring % No reason I would live on campus % Not applicable because graduating % not free % Not have to share a two-bedroom with THREE OTHER PEOPLE % Not having to share a room % Not sure % Own a home % own home % Own home % own my home % Own my home % Ownership of Home % parental support and I don't have to buy groceries % PCHA section % Printer % Private bedroom % Resentful over you trying to bring in this younger demographic % room for my granddaughter and extra free parking spaces % Single mother of two % Somewhere to live between quarters % spouse % To have my own space % To live with family % to live with my parents % Two children % unavailability of housing for students with spouse and children % undecided % WAY CHEEPER off campus % We own our home and don't plan to move % We own % Why would I not live in a home that I own? % Wife wont let me % Will buy a house 1110 Respondents 4109 Responses

48 Q68. If all of the unit types described above were available on University of Washington Tacoma's campus at the rents outlined, what would have been your living preference for this academic year ( )? % Unit A: Single occupancy (private) bedroom in a traditional residence hall for approximately $2,550 - $2,625 per person per QUARTER ($7,650 - $7,875 per person per year) % Unit A: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a traditional residence hall for approximately $2,325 - $2,400 per person per QUARTER ($6,975 - $7,200 per person per year) % Unit A: Triple occupancy (shared) bedroom in a traditional residence hall for approximately $2,100 - $2,175 per person per QUARTER ($6,300 - $6,525 per person per year) % Unit B: Single occupancy (private) bedroom in a semi suite for approximately $2,625 - $2,700 per person per QUARTER ($7,875 - $8,100 per person per year) % Unit B: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a semi suite for approximately $2,400 - $2,475 per person per QUARTER ($7,200 - $7,425 per person per year) % Unit B: Triple occupancy (shared) bedroom in a semi suite for approximately $2,175 - $2,250 per person per QUARTER ($6,525 - $6,750 per person per year) % Unit C: Single occupancy (private) bedroom in a full suite for approximately $2,700 - $2,775 per person per QUARTER ($8,100 - $8,325 per person per year) % Unit C: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a full suite for approximately $2,475 - $2,550 per person per QUARTER ($7,425 - $7,650 per person per year) % Unit C: Triple occupancy (shared) bedroom in a full suite for approximately $2,250 - $2,325 per person per QUARTER ($6,750 - $6,975 per person per year) 106 Respondents Q69. If all of the unit types described above were available on University of Washington Tacoma's campus at the rents outlined, what would have been your living preference for this academic year ( )? % Unit A: Single occupancy (private) bedroom in a full suite for approximately $2,700 - $2,775 per person per QUARTER ($8,100 - $8,325 per person per year) % Unit A: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a full suite for approximately $2,475 - $2,550 per person per QUARTER ($7,425 - $7,650 per person per year) % Unit A: Triple occupancy (shared) bedroom in a full suite for approximately $2,250 - $2,325 per person per QUARTER ($6,750 - $6,975 per person per year) % Unit B: Single occupancy (private) bedroom in a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for approximately $3,450 - $3,525 per person per QUARTER ($10,350 - $10,575 per person per year) % Unit B: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for approximately $2,925 - $3,000 per person per QUARTER ($8,775 - $9,000 per person per year) % Unit C: Single occupancy (private) bedroom in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for approximately $3,375 - $3,450 per person per QUARTER ($10,125 - $10,350 per person per year) % Unit C: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for approximately $2,850 - $2,925 per person per QUARTER ($8,550 - $8,775 per person per year) % Unit D: Single occupancy (private) bedroom in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for approximately $3,000 - $3,075 per person per QUARTER ($9,000 - $9,225 per person per year) % Unit D: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for approximately $2,775 - $2,850 per person per QUARTER ($8,325 - $8,550 per person per year) 921 Respondents

49 Q70. If your preferred unit type described above was unavailable, what would be your second choice for the next academic year ( )? % Unit A: Single occupancy (private) bedroom in a full suite for approximately $2,700 - $2,775 per person per QUARTER ($8,100 - $8,325 per person per year) % Unit A: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a full suite for approximately $2,475 - $2,550 per person per QUARTER ($7,425 - $7,650 per person per year) % Unit A: Triple occupancy (shared) bedroom in a full suite for approximately $2,250 - $2,325 per person per QUARTER ($6,750 - $6,975 per person per year) % Unit B: Single occupancy (private) bedroom in a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for approximately $3,450 - $3,525 per person per QUARTER ($10,350 - $10,575 per person per year) % Unit B: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for approximately $2,925 - $3,000 per person per QUARTER ($8,775 - $9,000 per person per year) % Unit C: Single occupancy (private) bedroom in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for approximately $3,375 - $3,450 per person per QUARTER ($10,125 - $10,350 per person per year) % Unit C: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment for approximately $2,850 - $2,925 per person per QUARTER ($8,550 - $8,775 per person per year) % Unit D: Double occupancy (shared) bedroom in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment for approximately $2,775 - $2,850 per person per QUARTER ($8,325 - $8,550 per person per year) 923 Respondents Q71. If University of Washington Tacoma built new housing, what would be the TOP 3 most important unit amenities or features to you? SELECT UP TO THREE Respondent % Response % % 19.16% Single bedroom % 13.20% Private bathroom % 20.11% Kitchen (stovetop, oven, sink, refrigerator, full cabinets) % 2.68% Kitchenette (microwave, sink, refrigerator, small cabinets) % 2.65% In-unit dishwasher % 2.93% In-unit living room % 1.15% Additional storage space in your unit % 14.70% Washer/dryer in unit % 4.62% Not having to purchase any kind of meal plan % 17.72% Affordable housing rates % 1.08% Other (please specify) % % Ability to live with spouse % All of the above! I am an older student with an adult child & granddaughter. There is no way I could downsize to live in one of the units and after I graduate I would be homeless! % All the Above % An apartment suitable for a student with a spouse and two children % do not like the area % Dorms only for students % Family housing % Family Housing % Family living

50 1091 Respondents 3137 Responses % family living with pets abd children % Family units % Graduate Family Housing % Housing available for single parents % I have kids % I own a home, I'll NEVER live on campus % internet % Kid friendly % make it affordable for students with not family support not just this is what we can estimate they will support and still give you high rates % Not having to share with a roommate % not interested % Nothing % Own (private) room % parking % Parking garage with key scan access similar to SPU's Emerson Hall % Pet friendly % pet friendly % Pets % private studio apartments % prking % STOP - NONE of these, just stop % Would not apply, I own a home and have a family Q72. If University of Washington Tacoma built new housing, what would be the TOP 3 most important building amenities or features to you? SELECT UP TO THREE Respondent % Response % % 2.79% Gender-neutral restrooms in your building or on your floor % 4.70% Additional storage space in the building % 7.07% Close proximity to retail and/or campus dining services % 10.45% Proximity to convenience store/market % 23.37% On-site parking for my personal vehicle % 0.92% On-site car sharing service such as Zip Car % 3.52% 24 hour on-site staff % 2.83% One large centralized laundry room in the building % 9.63% Small laundry room on my floor % 3.42% Computer lab in building % 3.55% Social lounge/tv room in building % 5.33% Small fitness room (access to treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, selectorized weight machines, etc.) % 5.13% Recreation lounge (pool tables, ping pong, air hockey, foosball, etc.) % 4.17% Centralized quiet study area in building % 5.33% Small quiet study area on my floor % 0.79% Classrooms/academic facilities in building

51 % 6.44% In-building student mailboxes % 0.56% Other (please specify) 1075 Respondents 3042 Responses % 24 hour security persons % 24hrs security % Affordable % All the Above % free internet access % Graduate Family Housing % Housing for single parents % just stop already the campus cannot handle the students already here QUIT already!!!! Just stop % not important % not interested % Nothing % On-Site parking for guests % pet friendly % piano % safety % SEE QUESTION 61 Q73. Family student housing allows college students to live on campus with their children and/or with their spouse/registered domestic partner. How high of a priority should family student housing be for UW Tacoma? % Very high % High % Low % Very low % Do not know/need more information 1096 Respondents Q74. Which of the following food service options would you most like to see available at UW Tacoma? % Food court serving campus and the community (fast food and/or local vendors) % Food truck pod % Grocery delivery services, such as Amazon Fresh % Meal delivery from local restaurants % Grab-and-go convenience store % Small / micro grocery store / market 1083 Respondents Q75. Which restaurant types would you be most likely to use during your typical week if they were available at UW Tacoma? SELECT UP TO THREE Respondent % Response % % 5.10% Barbecue/southern

52 % 13.45% Burgers, fries, etc % 9.36% Chinese % 4.32% Indian % 11.31% Italian/pizza % 8.67% Japanese/Sushi % 6.69% Juice and smoothie % 9.49% Latin, Mexican % 2.96% Mediterranean % 5.17% Organic-vegetarian % 8.77% Sandwiches % 4.03% Specialty coffee cafe % 6.17% Thai % 3.64% Vietnamese % 0.88% Other (please specify) % Affordable % Anything priced for actual college students % Filipino % Fried Chicken % German % glutein free % GLUTEN FREE % Halal meat place % home cooked % I rarely eat out, just would like the option % I'd rather make my meals. Cheaper and healthier % Indian again. Pls % Korean % Korean food % none % Pacific Island food % Persian % soup % soups % VEGAN % Vegetarian 1086 Respondents 3078 Responses Q76. What changes to on-campus dining would make it more competitive with your off-campus dining options? SELECT UP TO THREE Respondent % Response % % 18.01% Late night hours of operation % 15.31% Food quality and preparation % 6.52% More convenient dining locations % 4.83% Service speed

53 % 12.77% Food variety and selection % 24.43% Price/value % 3.11% Dining environment % 3.28% Seating availability % 2.40% Quality of customer service % 3.82% New access options (online ordering, delivery, etc.) % 2.64% Provide commuter plans that include resident dining meals and dinning dollars to be used in retail operations % 2.23% Provide resident meal plans that include dining dollars for use in retail operations % 0.64% Other (please specify) 1078 Respondents 2959 Responses % A student cafeteria would be great! % Anything other than pizza % Cheap % Environmental packaging % Fridges for students that commute % Gluten free % Gluten-free options % Have an actual cafeteria instead of the WCG % have not looked into campus dining % Having on campus dining might be nice % Healthier options % More established and QUALITY names:chipotle/qdoba FiveGuys...etc % More open/communal dining and/or study space in the restaurant facilities % organic % Price is the ONLY factor. On campus food is EXPENSIVE!! % real grocery store - cheap % Something other than fast food or junk food choices % There is no time to leave campus & drive to an affordable place to eat, return to campus in an hour & find parking. The restaurants nearby are too EXPENSIVE to eat at and I have both morning and evening classes some days % wi-fi Q77. Please let us know if you have any other comments regarding current or future housing at University of Washington Tacoma: % % % 24 hour parking lot guard for student safety % A food court would be amazing! % A grocery store on campus would be awesome % Ability to meet student roomies to get to know them and see if living together would be a good choice. Food court designed for campus students would be preferred % Add a security system for the housing.

54 1 0.43% Add long as i can rent off-campus with room mates for less than on-campus housing i will not be able to live on campus. Convenience is not worth a significant dollar amount. Student debt doesn't go away % Affordability would be something to really look at. As some students would like to live closer to campus but cannot afford the high prices % Affordable should be the top priority in future housing on UW-T campus % Affordable, convenient, and secure % Air Conditioners % All the housing is so expensive make it cheaper and people might consider living there also there should always be a washer and dryer in the unit why are you trying to nickel and dime us to death % Although I do not need access to on campus housing due to owning my own home, I would have considered this option for my family if the opportunity was available. Family being spouse and children % As a graduate student who has lived in a UW T student apartment it would have been nice if graduate students where to live in their own section of a hall/floor and had activities/housing meetings separately (more networking, etc. A lot of individuals in my cohort had no idea student housing was available. They seemed interested, but since it was not family-friendly and costly most decided to look for hosing elsewhere or commute % Better parking % Build a UW exclusive dorm! % Can it be offered through...love? % Can you live on campus with a non-uw student % Cost of rent/living far outweighs all other factors when it comes to choosing housing for me % Court 17 is convenient and new, but prices are prohibitive. In the same vein, the prices projected for the new housing are also too high. Add to that the cost of parking, and I can live single occupancy off campus for half the cost in a nice place that is a 5 minute drive to school, and the city bus stop is by my bldg. I can take that bus to the light rail. What is my incentive to live on campus? % Definitely need to be more affordable, nearly impossible to rent without financial aid/loans even with a full time job % destroying the "old spaghetti factory parking lot" and making that a staircase to Court 17/ other housing units % Dining lounge is important on-campus % Do it! % Dorms dorms dorms!!! % Dorms should be offered to lower-income students, at a lower income rate, especially ones that live 20 miles or more away from campus % Ease of access to the campus would be great. Meaning: For the lazy, have it located on the side of UW and not up the hill, walking hills is a lot of work % eco-friendly/green living % family housing is a must. Give hope to young parents struggling with obtaining an education by providing quality, safe housing options, UW of T will in turn get more applicants and instill hope in the next generation % Family housing should be a top priority, as well as housing that does not require a meal plan. It is enough of a burden for rent as expensive as it gets, let alone not being able to chose wisely for food options. Parking is already a hassle as well, so if housing is to be expanded make sure that there are options for residents that will not take away from commuter options % Family housing would be the only way that I would be able to live on campus % Family oriented housing, 24hrs security in the buildings and more quiet reading rooms % Financial aid helping is the most significant reason for my choosing to live on campus! % Floors dedicated to specific programs such as IT or PreMed % Food % For international students, it should be mandatory to stay in college housing for first quarter atleast

55 1 0.43% For single students, actual dorms would be an attractive feature. For older students, some of us wouldn't mind living on campus if we had privacy and the ability to have our families with us. Honestly, there isn't much information being circulated to some of us, so we don't really know what's available % From what I know about housing opportunities I think UWT has that covered well. I would like to see improvements in the variety of food available on campus. Also, we need more microwaves! % Greek system would help to gain student enthusiasm about the Tacoma campus % Having increased housing options and options for those with families would be beneficial as a large majority of the student body are commuters. Being a second time undergraduate student I do not have financial aid options through the university. I would still like the option of having a discounted rental cost as a student of the university % Homestay may be another option for International student % Housing for students is a good idea. We will pay but it should be affordable, $1000 is too much. I want a small private studio to eat, sleep, and study. Some restrictions are acceptable but it should not feel like a halfway house. We want to be able to eat for five bucks or less a meal. Thank you % Housing for students with children would be some thing to look at % Housing should be also available for local area students. Also with a more financial support for housing and living expenses (since our focus should be studying) % I actually really like UWT's housing. It's very well built and I really like that there is a full kitchen with microwave and all. I like that we are so close to the school as well, it makes it much easier to get to my classes on time. The only thing that I don't particularly like is the fact that we are so close to Pacific Ave, because it's dangerous and there are a lot of homeless people at night. If i had to suggest anything at all, it wouldn't be on the building itself, but actually getting more security at night for the student's safety % I am a single mother with 2 small children. Having an low cost apartment on or near campus would allow a much easier living situation. Also there is nothing for children that are between 5-12, you assume they are in school ALL the time having a drop in center for slightly older children would be wonderful for the days when their school has half day or teacher in-service days. (Which happens 3-6 times a month) % I am glad this is finally happening. It is too late for me, but this was long overdue % I am more concerned with more accessible parking on campus, and a different company running it, or having the school take over. We need more parking and classrooms than on campus housing. UWT is a commuter campus. Housing does not answer the needs of commuting students. Class space, class choices, and more parking do directly address the needs of this commuter campus % I am not planning to ever live on campus however in my experience with living in dormitories and like housing, noise and disruptive residents are the biggest concern. If you can solve that problem you can sell it to anyone % i applaud you guys for even offering this feature...but damn it's expensive rent % I CANT LIVE ON CAMPUS BECAUSE I COULD NOT AFFORD IT... IF I CAN GET AID TO LIVE ON CAMPUS I WOULD!! -Yoel Yisrael % I considered housing on campus when I transferred in fall of this year. I ended up saying no to the possibility because I could not tolerate the idea of splitting a bedroom with someone else. I would have lost my mind % I found the resident assistants to not be very helpful or friendly while I was living at Court 17. I think RAs should be trained better % I have not been in the housings but I heard it was a decent place to live, just the prices were too high % I have several comments. First, please look into AFFORDABLE housing options. The lowest monthly rent on the unit options listed was about $850. That is exorbitant. People avoid the campus housing at Court 17 because they can't afford $718/month. How much more $850? I know because I'm one of them. Additionally, the campus demographics (high percentage first generation, from a low income background, etc.) have to be kept in mind. Even IF students get some financial aid, they're likely to balk at the cost. If they don't get full financial aid, they don't necessarily have parental savings to back them up. We can't afford to pay $850 a month. There's NO WAY. I'd encourage you to INNOVATE and create AFFORDABLE housing options. Check out dorm projects that have upcycled container ships into modern, cool student housing. Wouldn't container ship housing be a great nod to Tacoma's identity as a port city? Basically, I'm asking you not to go with the easy route. Find a way to build student housing that accommodates the needs of UW Tacoma's unique student population. The same goes for improving food options. Also, get in touch with ASUWT. If anyone knows the students best, it's them. You should involve them in this conversation.

56 1 0.43% I hope it expands and is more affordable for students % I hope that UWT begins expanding their housing options. I've lived in tacoma my whole life and I believe that UWT has an opportunity now to grow as a community university. UWT is a strong beautiful tree of life which fuels all the plants around it and that can be seen even clearer now with the Y center and Pac Ave's rejuvenation. Keep pushing UWT, don't settle for mediocrity, our student demographic is unique and Tacoma just needs someone to lead the ship of progress in the right direction and UWT can be a dominate force in the University options of pugent sound. This will pull in more international students which will bring in more money and business to downtown % I just hope if you do plan to build more housing, that it will not affect our tuition in which it is likely that tuition could go up % I like how Court 17 is currently with full private apartments, and I chose here because of the easy transition of transferring from out of the area, and would keep me here if it were less expensive per person and parking. One thing that could improve the area is a gas station/convenience store closer % I like how the professors teach well, it helps a lot. I always get help when I need it % I live with my parents and would love to live near/on campus in a place maintained by UW % I park in court 17 and I can barley afford the parking pass it like $124 could you try to bring it to a more manageable price. At last under $ % I previously looked into Court 17 apartments, most especially because I heard FinAid can help with rent: Paying $800/month to share a room with someone is a really terrible deal % I really think the campus needs a parking garage. It takes half an hour MINIMUM to find safe parking. I would be willing to pay in my tuition to afford a parking garage on campus so we do not have to fight over parking stalls % I think a huge focus should be parking for current commuter students, rather than trying to get them to live on campus % I think cargo container housing would be awesome! I've heard about it, and it sounds like it is worth looking into % I think I may need a separate mailbox % i think it wold be a great idea to for people who are living on campus have discounted if not free parking % I think that if there was housing offered with a small park-like fenced area that could feel like a safe place to take your dogs out and play some out door sports would be great % I think Uwt should offer more housing, one because we are a commuter school, two because we have students who do not have the best at home living situations, and three because it promotes a healthy and eager learning environment. I do think that 4 people in a unit is to much and can be a bit intense, I think 3 people in a unit is a better choice. For me personally I want to have no restrictions, and I want privacy so sharing a unit but having a private room would be best. But it is unrealistic to think students do not want to have fun or have relations especially if the median ages are between The older you get the more privacy and less restriction you demand. I think that court 17 can be to much at times and have to many rules like quite time at 10, which is yes out of respect, but as adults I do believe that putting a time limit only enables students to still behave or want to behave as if they are still under an authoritative roof. I'm not saying their should be no restrictions just a lot less % I took this survey since u were annoying me with bombardments of s. My answers may reflect my level of unhappiness % I wanted to live in the housing campus but I did not have enough financial aid money to pay for it. I wish they could give us opportunities to furfural out ways to pay it off. Give us a job to help out, certain scholarships, or a work study as well % I wish housing financial aid would be available for DACA students % I wish there is more financial aid available for housing at UWT % I wish there was a better area to go and get food through the campus like a cafeteria where you can pay a flat entrance rate for dining % I wish you listed "Not having to move out in between spring and summer quarter" as an option to ask for, that was pretty enjoyable you did that last time % I would like access to on-campus dining plans as an off-campus students % I would like the option to live with someone not affiliated with UW Tacoma and not restricted by gender % I would love for uwt to offer housing for single parent with kids... I'm in an uncomfortable spot because of school and wanting to succeed but my housing situation is something I

57 would move out of in a heartbeat, students are in those situations and scared to loose schooling because of housing. People need to speak up and university's need to recognize that % I would love to be in University of Washington Tacoma's housing but the major obstacles that are stopping me are the cost of living, if I were not on loans already for my education I would ask to see if there was a way that I may have that opportunity for financial aid to pay for some portion of it. The FAFSA system bases their calculations of how much a student can earn by looking at their parents income, they don't however look at where that money is going. For my family, I am ineligible for any help from FAFSA because my parents make too much to be able to receive any financial help, yet their income is going is towards bills and many other obligations that are kept in line in order for my family to stay in a house. But this is not factored into the process of figuring out how much to give a student with parents of higher income. If these were not the case, I would love and would have been into the University of Washington Tacoma housing system % I would love to live around UWT if it was cheaper, safer, had more parking, and if there were more grocery places nearby % I would love to live on-campus if it was affordable % I would love to see individual but affordable apartments % i would only consider living on campus if private studio apartments were available for students. i have no interest in living with other people during my time at UW % I would totally live on campus if I could get enough financial aid. I work on campus but the 19.5 hour limit and lack of aid prevent me from doing so % I'm not interested in housing at UWT because I own a home near campus off Ruston so I did my best to answer as if I didnt % I've lived in Guam, on many military bases, in Afghanistan, and in North Dakota as a welder. Bunking up in the same room with total strangers is not only difficult, but a pathogenic, biological nightmare...i wouldn't bunk up again for $100,000...It would work for year olds though % If I had the opportunity and the money to live on campus I would. I believe that UWT lacks a sense of community because it is a commuter school. Also, if there was better food options, like a meal plan, then I would highly consider living on campus % If i was going to live in the court 17 apartments i would like to have my financial aid to be covered of all my living expenses % If I were coming back as a student next year, the rent prices you proposed would be way beyond my means. As a low-income student and single parent I would feel alienated and unwelcomed by the university % If they had more security, I would consider living on campus. However, I see lots of s about date rape drugs and breaking and entering s. I want to feel safe where I live % In order for on campus housing to be beneficial for the students I think the school would have to get bigger. Clubs have considerably low turnout and events at this school seem very rushed and last minute. The students do a great job at working towards student involvement but until there are more students at this school on campus housing expansion doesn't seem like a beneficial option % Is there any way it could be much cheaper without eating into financial aid? % It could be great if you could increase the number of units so that more students can join it % It is pretty cool to see how the campus is growing. I hope to see the student life on campus continue to grow, and my gut feeling is that in another 10 years this campus will be completely different % It is too expensive although convinient. Having a car, it is even more expensive. I wish to live close to % It should be more affordable, the price of student housing is one of the main reasons people move out. There should also better personality checks and it should be a longer process when it comes to choosing who should live there. Roommate pairing should be a much longer and well thought out process. It should be required to get to know roommates before moving and allow switches to be made. The RA's should enforce the rules more and be impartial. Better and dedicated RA's are definitely needed. The rules should be enforced a lot better then they are now because people get away with way to much and nobody cares or is doing anything about it % It sounds like a great and convenient option :) % It sounds like UWT has already decided to pursue more housing. Personally, I'd rather see the limited space UWT has access to going to LAB space. There are too many displaced professors on our campus that have limited or no lab space. It is difficult for serious students who plan on going to grad school to get RA positions on campus. UWT hosts all these grad

58 school prep events and presentations where lab experience is highly encouraged and stressed, yet spends all their money on student housing and a giant W at the top of the stairs. This probably isn't the most appropriate place to voice these frustrations but I have nothing to say about future housing. Like most of my classmates, I'm a little older than the traditional year old college student. I'm in my 30s, I'm married - living on campus is something I am not interested in % It would be nice to see UWT incorporate affordable family student housing on campus % Just having it be cheaper would be nice. My family can't afford sending me to live in on-campus housing, as it is % Keep it competitively priced or forget it % Keep up the great work! % Less expensive rent % Lived in a nearby apartment (not Court 17) for four years before moving back home. If I had known that court 17 had a devoted student housing section, I would have lived there. It would have greatly enhanced my social experience, which was otherwise very lacking. (But that's partly on me, and not why I came to school in the first place, so that's okay) % looks good but doesn't seem worth the cost % Lower on campus living. It's too expensive. And give more options for food to students. Possibly an actual lunch room would be great. Students have been ad icing that the university build a lunch room for years. Yet nothing has been set into plan or even discussed that I've notice % Lower prices and more buildings to choose from % Lower rent % Lower rent please! % make it more affordabel to those that do not qualify for grants or any financial help, not just expect a grant when we have to already pay 15K for a year of school and study and work % Meal plans for students that live on campus % More affordable % More affordable housing % More affordable housing around school. It can help change the culture of the school from being a commuting school % Move towards not such an extreme waiting list and not such an expensive rate for student housing. Also, some people like to be private and not be forced to share a bedroom with a roommate/stranger.i would love to have a one bedroom, one bathroom apt on campus % movie theater and a stage for music/comedians would be awesome % My input is probably not very useful as I plan to stay in Seattle % N.A % n/a % N/a % N/A % N/a % Na % NA % Need more affordable housing/lower rents % Need private bedroom and cheaper price for student housing % Needs to be more of a variety in cheap food options. Don't want to spend $6+ for lunch everyday, too much for a college student % Needs to happen to get more students active on campus % Never bring greek life to campus, it will completely ruin the unique vibe here and make it just like any other school % Next to the YMCA there is a rundown building. Make a corner store or some kind of big hangout place that will lure in Court 17 residents. $$$. If I had the opportunity I would open a fried chicken joint and renovate that building, but that's just me.

59 5 2.16% No % No further comments % No I do not % no other comments % No other comments % No real concerns with housing, per se, as I live with my husband who works away from campus, but it would be amazing to have an affordable cafeteria, possibly in conjunction with a set of culinary classes or something similar. Real, affordable food is the one negative I really have with this campus % none % None % None at this time % None % Nope % not at this time, but a great benefit to students needing housing % not really % Nothing % Nothing on housing but parking is TERRIBLE. How do you build a campus in a downtown location and not provide ample FREE parking to students who are already paying a ton in tuition and "other" fees! Maybe you should focus on that instead of housing % One big reason I wanna live on campus is safer and its next to Ymca % Over the past few years UWT has grown into a beautiful and efficient campus. I have no doubt that the housing will also be well done % People need housing that is affordable % Pets should be allowed in student housing. I don't not like sharing a room or a bathroom with my roommate. Single room and bathroom should be an option. The matching process with your roommate should be done better. The rent and parking seems high to me % Please also consider disabilities and service animals % Please don't create surveys that repeatedly repeatedly repeatedly send s % Please have pet friendly housing. If there was I would move into a place in a heart beat % Please make it more affordable % Please make it optional. Do not add it to our current tuition, because there are already things (like the Y) that we have to pay for that not everyone uses % Pricing are pretty high for campus housing... Can make a free shuttle service for students in and around campus % Provide scholarships or financial aid for international students % Rent is very expensive. UW should not make a profit out of this. Lower the rent % Should have dorms rather than apartment because the smell of weed comes from other non student residence in court % Since I have pets and a non-student boyfriend, university housing is not really for me. I do believe that it is an important part of the college experience, though, it just isn't for everyone. More student housing in an area like downtown Tacoma would be a great addition % Since the campus is expanding and more students are enrolling, I think this is a great idea! Also maybe have a housing page available for students for those that are looking for room mates? And make students fill out personality surveys when matching room mates? % So far, I'm really liking the UWT campus % STOP! We have too many students. It was supposed to be a "commuter" school really, with a commitment to transfer students. The transfer students have lost out in these recent changes and the original promises to us have been LOST. Now our class times are NOT do-able for our families and children and it seems all you care about are kids who are the "typical" students. Just stop already and start listening % Students (international/noninternational) should be allowed to choose whether or not they want to live with someone who is or isn't international. Personally, I feel there is a drastic difference between international students, and a lot of conflicts that occur is because of the

60 culture difference. It makes the living situation very frustrating, and affects the academic and social life that I have at UWT because I don't even feel comfortable in my own apartment % Tacoma is a food desert. There needs to be a place where students can go buy small grocery items such as a gallon of milk or a loaf of bread. Also, there needs to be a printer in c17. There is no place for students to print at night or on weekends. Lastly, there needs to be more security at c % Thank you for the support. However, i would like to suggest to change student dorm contract Document format, which currently is handwriting room numbers, it might be harder for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS without local driving ID to prove as physical materials. THX-Ella % Thanks for caring % That is about it % The approach I see for determining these metrics assumes an old style of traditional student that doesn't have to work a job outside of school % The current housing that you guys are putting out is way too pricey, ~$900 a month for a studio and shared space does not cut it... maybe for those who are not aware of other housing prices. Housing on campus should be relatively cheaper than off-campus housing. Studios should start at $500, at least in my opinion especially if you have shared spaces. I have been living downtown on my own since my freshman year and I started at a cheap place around $600 and rent just keeps going up where ever I move. I was at a 1 bedroom for $990 which went up to $1200 so I was pushed out of there and now I am at a studio for $860, still more than I'd like to pay but at least I have a private bathroom and kitchen. If you want more students to be housed on campus, you have to make it more affordable, you may get freshmen straight out of high school being housed, but for those with life experience can see that the prices you guys have now are too high unless the amenities some how make up for it, like WiFi, a meal plan, laundry in the unit, dishwasher, etc. There would also need to be way more parking spaces available and we are already struggling with that. I don't drive, but if I did I would hope the thousands I pay in tuition can get me a free parking spot without having to spend more money on a parking pass. We need more parking spots, a cafeteria with a affordable meal plan, THEN cheaper more affordable housing. Gentrification is real and its happening to Tacoma, it breaks my heart % The faster you make changes the better % The location of the current or future housing at university of Washington tacoma would be a determinant factor of whether or not I chose to live there or somewhere else % The main thing for me really is the price % The non-traditional student is becoming a larger part of the college life, as such, considerations for family housing and accomodations for veterans and the like should be more available % The price of rent in the current units is much too high. in order to be competitive with other apartments in the area you need to find a way to decrease the rent. Living on my own in University housing and living alone in Court 17 housing would cost the same unless i brought in a roommate in Court 17. then i cut my rent in half while it would cost me the more to have a roommate in university housing. It doesn't make sense % The prices of most of the units are really high. I am a International Student and even though I love to stay on campus, I cannot because its too expensive. If you can come up with a plan that would help international students, that would help! % The prices on all housing are out of control and with constant tuition increase at least you can do for students is keep rent as low as possible % The sooner the new housings take in place. The better the opportunity available for students % There isn't as much security as there should be at Court 17 and there are very few food options. There isn't even a grocery store nearby. A printer inside C17 would also be nice so we don't have to walk to campus after dark and to have access to one when campus isn't open % There needs to be more options for non-traditional students who have families % They should provide free UW wifi internet % This is less to do with housing and more to do with parking. Build a parking garage % This should have been addressed long ago! Tacoma has been compared to the city of Seattle similarly to the two campus' have as a "commuter/bedroom" community. Having on campus living options would have given me as a student less of a commute and more of that true sense of a community serving campus which it boasts to be % Too expensive and not safe enough I would never ever rent there % UDub T desperately needs graduate family housing that may be pet friendly for an extra fee.

61 232 Respondents As an MSW student it is critical for us to have those options. Please consider building these units very, very soon!!! % Unfortunately, the housing options at UWT are all still very expensive compared to what I can get in off campus locations % UWT desperately needs a food court! All the other community colleges and the Seattle campus has one, why can't UWT? As a student we NEED an affordable food court on campus so we don't miss class and have opportunity to meet other students and work on hw during the lunch break while we eat. THERE HAS BEEN MANY TIMES I HAVE GONE HUNGRY DURING THE DAY DUE TO ONLY HAVING EXPENSIVE RESTAURANTS AROUND THE CAMPUS AND/OR NO TIME TO LEAVE CAMPUS TO GET AFFORDABLE FOOD, FIND PARKING AND MAKE IT TO CLASS ON TIME % UWT's website said Court 17 apartments have short term (3 month) leases, but when I called, they said they only had one year leases. A one year lease is too much to expect from a student with only 6 months left before graduation % We need a grocery store. There isn't one by court 17. It creates a food insecurity. Court 17 needs a security guard on duty. I don't feel as safe as I should because we've had break-ins in the mailing room in the past where they've stolen keys to the building % We need more food options! UW seattle has the whole ave. full of asian restaurants and other ethnic foods. We have one pho place, and Subway. Need more affordable food options, like Thai or Mexican food. Chipotle would be nice! % We would be better equipped to answer these questions if we knew what your goals were for the long term. As it stands now it is a commuter campus where (at least in the SUD program) living near campus still does not allow for study groups or even group projects to meet due to everyone having other obligations. With that in mind campus housing would not be a priority I think the campus should spend money on. If you are taking the route I assume you are by targeting international and out of state students to gain more revenue so that you are not operating at a loss (cause they pay more money and show you a higher rate of return) then housing will be very important. Yet, that would change the dynamics of the college as it currently stands. So, I suppose I am stating the campus housing plans depend upon your goals more than they do my preference as a prior Marine utilizing the GI bill unless you want to target adult learners who do not fall into the typical college student stereotypes % well public telephones should be added in future housing at each level floor. As well as outside the building in phone boxes with seats so people can make calls feeling secure and safe % When deciding whether to do student housing or to live in Court 17 independently, there were no options listed for a two-bedroom, two-resident situation. It's important for me to have my own bedroom, and I'd use student housing if an option like that was added. It became quickly apparent that finding my own roommate and sharing a two bedroom would be cheaper than doing student housing and having to share it with three other students % Would like a common area to eat - cafeteria % Your staff don't know what they're doing. I didn't like my experience at Court 17 at all. It was boring, DEAD, and expensive. Not having a car made going grocery shopping so difficult! I couldn't find a job after work study. I barely made it through. There needs to be more connections all around. NOT NEW HOUSING. TOO EXPENSIVE. We do not have upwards $600 a month to only spend on rent!

62 University of Washington Tacoma Student Housing Demand Analysis Demand Forecast Scenario - $700 / Month Demand Filter - 1% Growth Enrollment Classification Enrolled Population Current Capture Rate Current Occupancy First Year % 55 Sophomore 631 5% 29 Junior 1,446 1% 13 Senior & 5th year or more 1,231 0% 3 Graduate 674 2% 15 TOTAL 4,487 3% Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,446 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,231 23% Graduate % TOTAL 4,487 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (940) (24) (19) 0 (15) (19) 0 (245) (49) (62) (232) 11 (106) 28 (154) (56) Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,475 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,256 23% Graduate % TOTAL 4,577 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (961) (24) (19) 0 (15) (19) 0 (250) (50) (63) (237) 10 (108) 28 (157) (57) Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,504 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,281 23% Graduate % TOTAL 4,668 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (983) (25) (19) 0 (15) (19) 0 (255) (51) (64) (242) 9 (110) 27 (160) (59)

63 Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,535 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,306 23% Graduate % TOTAL 4,762 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (1,005) (25) (20) 0 (15) (20) 0 (260) (52) (66) (247) 8 (112) 26 (163) (60) Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,565 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,332 23% Graduate % TOTAL 4,857 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (1,027) (26) (20) 0 (16) (20) 0 (265) (53) (67) (252) 7 (115) 26 (166) (61) Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,597 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,359 23% Graduate % TOTAL 4,954 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (1,050) (26) (21) 0 (16) (21) 0 (270) (54) (68) (257) 6 (117) 25 (170) (62) Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,628 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,386 23% Graduate % TOTAL 5,053 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (1,073) (27) (21) 0 (16) (21) 0 (276) (55) (70) (262) 5 (119) 24 (173) (63)

64 Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,661 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,414 23% Graduate % TOTAL 5,154 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (1,097) (27) (21) 0 (17) (21) 0 (281) (56) (71) (267) 4 (122) 24 (177) (65) Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,694 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,442 23% Graduate % TOTAL 5,257 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (1,122) (28) (22) 0 (17) (22) 0 (287) (57) (72) (272) 3 (124) 23 (180) (66) Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,728 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,471 23% Graduate % TOTAL 5,362 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (1,146) (29) (22) 0 (17) (22) 0 (292) (58) (74) (278) 2 (126) 22 (184) (67) Enrollment Classification Enrollment Capture Rate Maximum Potential Demand (triple) (triple) (triple) 1-bed 1-bed 2-bed 2-bed 4-bed 4-bed Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Triple Single Double Single Double Single Double First Year % Sophomore % Junior 1,763 22% Senior & 5th year or more 1,501 23% Graduate % TOTAL 5,470 24% 1, EXISTING BED COUNT NET DEMAND (SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)) (1,172) (29) (23) 0 (18) (23) 0 (298) (60) (75) (283) 1 (129) 21 (187) (69)

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