The Great University Housing Shuffle: A New Reality for Students A record number of students are opting to live at home rather than in university owned or private accommodations this fall.
According to new data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (Ucas), over 81,000 UK 18 year olds have chosen to stay put, citing rising living costs as a major factor.
The average annual price of a room on campus is increasing at an alarming rate, with private halls often pricing out even those eligible for maintenance loans.