The State of Facilities in Higher Education, 12th Edition

In 2025, the demands and challenges of managing a higher ed campus are more intense than ever before. In the face of these obstacles, we’re here to help facilities leaders win by empowering them with the latest data and trends.

The 12th Annual State of Facilities in Higher Education provides an in-depth analysis of space demands, enrollment trends, AI and spending patterns. This proprietary report was produced using the largest verified higher education facilities database in North America. Gordian’s database includes 43,000 campus buildings, 1.1 billion gross square feet of space and more than $13.5 billion in capital and operating budgets.