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Trends Reports for Residence Life & Student Housing
Data-driven insight for modern residence life leadership.
Residence life has changed ...quietly, steadily, and permanently.
Over the past eight academic years, the role of today’s residence life and student housing teams has expanded far beyond traditional programming and incident response. Campus housing professionals are now balancing community development, student well-being, compliance requirements, staffing constraints, and rising institutional expectations ...often with fewer resources and greater accountability.
To understand what this new reality truly looks like in practice, ResLife Portal™ analyzed longitudinal residence life data spanning Spring 2018 through the current academic term, resulting in our most comprehensive institutional research effort to date: The State of a Modern ResLife Team™
3 Convenient Tier Options
Why Institutions Rely on This Report
Unlike surface-level surveys or one-time snapshots, The State of a Modern ResLife Team™ is built on multi-year, real-world operational data from campuses actively managing residence life through ResLife Portal™.
Institutions use this report to:
- Establish realistic benchmarks for student engagement and programming
- Support data-informed decisions around staffing, resources, and workload
- Align expectations between residence life teams and senior leadership
- Move beyond anecdotal assumptions toward evidence-based planning
One Insight That Consistently Reframes Conversations
The average number of residence life programs per day is 0.59.
That’s approximately one program every two days across an academic term.
This isn’t a shortfall ...it’s a reflection of modern realities, staffing constraints, and increasingly intentional engagement strategies. The data helps campuses move from "doing more" to planning smarter.
What’s Included in the Trends Report
Longitudinal Residence Life Trends
- Year-over-year analysis from Fall 2017 through Fall 2025
- Clear visibility into how engagement patterns have evolved over time
Fall & Spring Term Comparisons
- Deep comparisons across multiple Fall and Spring terms
- Insight into post-pandemic normalization and emerging engagement norms
Operational & Engagement Benchmarks
- Contextualized metrics that show what’s typical ...not just what’s possible
- Supports assessment, accreditation, reporting, and strategic planning
BONUS: Benchmarking Worksheet
- Compare your campus data against aggregated trends
- Identify outliers, gaps, and opportunities
- Designed for leadership discussions and internal reporting
Tiered Offerings & Pricing
Tier 1: Essentials
PDF Report (One-Time Purchase)
- Single institutional license
- either January or June edition
Price:
$150 (one-time, one report)
Ideal for campuses seeking a snapshot of current trends without ongoing updates.
Tier 2: Core Trends Subscription
Biannual Reports Subscription
- January report & June report
- Automatic delivery
- Single institutional license
Pricing:
$249 / year (annual subscription)
$139 / quarter (quarterly billing)
Save $51 per year compared to purchasing reports individually.
Tier 3: Insights Plus (Most Strategic Value)
Biannual Reports + Bi-Weekly Metrics Trends
- all included in Tier 2, plus:
- Bi-weekly, lightweight trend briefs
- Continuous insight between major reports
Pricing:
$499 / year (annual subscription)
$149 / quarter (quarterly billing)
Ideal for assessment, leadership updates, and planning cycles.
Built for Residence Life Leadership
The State of a Modern ResLife Team™ is designed for:
- Directors of Residence Life
- Assistant & Associate Directors
- Housing & Residential Operations leaders
- Assessment, planning, and student affairs leadership teams
Whether you’re evaluating engagement expectations, advocating for staffing resources, or refining program strategy, this report provides the institutional context needed to move forward with confidence.
Start Better Conversations
The modern ResLife team is navigating a new normal ...one defined by sustainability, intentional engagement, and measurable impact. Understanding the data behind that reality is the first step forward.
The State of a Modern ResLife Team™, published by ResLife Portal™, supporting residence life teams with insight, intention, and purpose since 2007.
