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The Scion Group owns, operates, and advises on student housing across North America, using a portfolio of four brands to offer options from budget to upscale and to tailor living experiences. Its properties generate rental income, while it also provides advisory services to universities and property owners to improve student housing offerings. The company combines property management with strategic consulting and a multi-brand approach to meet diverse campus needs with local relevance at scale. Its goal is to improve the student living experience across campuses by delivering high-quality, varied housing options and expert guidance.
About The Scion Group
Industries
Consulting
Real Estate
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1999
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What believers are saying
- The Student Quarters deal adds 13,000 beds across 21 markets.
- Ares partnership expands access to institutional capital for larger acquisitions.
- Scaled operations across 105,000-plus beds improve leasing and management leverage.
What critics are saying
- Student-housing rent growth slowed to 0.4% in early 2026.
- Aggressive expansion raises integration risk across 190 properties and 118,000 beds.
- More capital chases prime university markets, compressing returns on new acquisitions.
What makes The Scion Group unique
- Founded in 1999, Scion focuses exclusively on student housing.
- It is the largest owner/operator of off-campus student housing globally.
- Its advisory platform spans more than 300 campus markets.
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Paid Maternity Leave
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6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 8%2 year growth
↑ 8%ACC names Chelsea Bennett vice president, public-private partnerships and business development. March 29, 2026 Austin, Texas - American Campus Communities (ACC) has named Chelsea Bennett to the role of vice president of public-private partnerships and business development. She joins the Austin, Texas-based firm with nearly 15 years of experience in higher education. Bennett previously served as vice president of advisory services with The Scion Group.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management and The Scion Group jointly acquired a portfolio of student housing communities in Oxford, Mississippi, for a combined investment of $262 million.
In another notable transaction, The Scion Group and an unnamed institutional investor purchased 14 student assets for $893 million from Harrison Street.
An affiliate of The Scion Group has acquired the Lebanon, N.H., apartment complex.
This latest financing marks a significant milestone as Walker & Dunlop has now originated over $3 billion in debt for The Scion Group.
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About The Scion Group
Industries
Consulting
Real Estate
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1999
The Scion Group is Hiring for 53 Jobs on Simplify!
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