History
A Legacy of Expertise in Student Housing
Campus Advantage was founded in 2003 by former Community Assistants in Austin, Texas. Entrepreneurially driven, the company has been built from the ground up by a talented staff and remains privately held to this day. We are proud of our many accomplishments achieved throughout the years.
2018
Adds 6 assets to the portfolio as part of a $200 million joint venture with a major state pension fund
Surpasses $1.5 billion in assets acquired
2017
Establishes Learning and Development Department
Breaks ground on The Bridge on Forbes in Pittsburgh, PA, the second co-development project with Pinecrest
Launches Career Success Portal, providing residents with the tools needed to transition to the workplace
2016
Acquires 19 communities in partnership with Saban Real Estate in a transaction valued at $508 million
Cumulatively raises more than $200,00 for American Cancer Society since 2012
Successfully sells a 10 property portfolio of CalSTRS assets
2015
Achieves a record 48% returning resident ratio in its third-party managed properties
2014
Breaks ground on The Knox in Knoxville, TN – a Campus Advantage development
Partners with the White House’s It’s On Us™ program
2013
Forms $150 million joint venture with major state pension fund to invest in and operate student housing
2012
Achieves unprecedented 46% returning resident ratio
Raises nearly $45,000 for Relay For Life and receives National Team Program Award from American Cancer Society
Secures $75 million in joint venture equity
2011
Exceeds over $200 million in acquired assets with acquisition of Crimson, our 7th property
Resident Number 100,000 moves into a Campus Advantage property
2009
Consulting services completes its 100th study
2007
Campus Advantage executes first $100 million joint venture with CalSTRS.
Campus Advantage acquires its first property, University Crossing in Manhattan, Kansas
Campus Advantage forms Catalyst, an integrated marketing communications agency dedicated to student housing
2006
Campus Advantage awarded CaISTRS Portfolio, totaling 16 communities
2005
Campus Advantage operates 9,000 beds
2003
Campus Advantage operates 2,000 beds at four communities
Campus Advantage establishes Students First™ Residence Life program under the leadership of Dan Oltersdorf
