Highlands College acquires hotel & property on Hwy. 280 to add residence hall

Highlands College is adding a second on-campus residence hall thanks to the September 27th acquisition of an Extended Stay America and accompanying property on U.S. Highway 280.

The biblical higher education institution purchased the 45,000 square foot property on 4.07 acres for $17.7 million to house 280 students. Renovations will begin in October.

Highlands College 2nd on-campus residence

“We are committed to providing an immersive educational experience for our students because they have the potential to impact thousands of individuals for the rest of their lives. On-campus living is vital to our college’s recent growth, to promote character formation, and for our students to build genuine community with like-minded leaders.”

Mark Pettus, President of Highlands College from news release

The current and first on-campus residence hall, which opened in January 2022, is presently at capacity. According to Highlands College, the second residence hall is scheduled to welcome incoming students in the Fall of 2024.

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