Purdue University Data Digest 2004-05 : Facilities: Classroom Utilization

Facilities

Classroom Utilization
(for Fall Semester every five years from 1953-54 through 2003-04)

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Fall semesters past fifty years	1953-54	1958-59	1963-64	1968-69	1973-74	1978-79	1983-84	1988-89	1993-94	1998-99	2003-04	50 year percent change

Headcount Enrollment	9,739	13,368	17,674	24,718	26,582	30,445	31,856	34,969	35,161	36,878	38,847	299%
Classroom Area (ASF)*	213,600	211,100	208,600	204,438	217,315	213,792	209,316	219,752	218,822	226,007	239,810	12%
Headcount Enrollment per 100 sq. ft.	4.6	6.3	8.5	12.1	12.2	14.2	15.2	15.9	16.1	16.3	16.2	255%



Fall semesters past ten years	1993-94	1994-95	1995-96	1996-97	1997-98	1998-99	1999-00	2000-01	2001-02	2002-03	2003-04

Number of classrooms used**	266	274	273	265	265	267	269	269	269	269	274
Average weekly hours of room use	37.4	36.6	36.9	39.3	38.5	39.9	40.5	39.7	38.6	38.8	37.1

Classroom Utilization	Classrooms Used

*The classroom area values for 1953-54, 1958-59, and 1963-64 are estimates. Classroom area (Assignable Square Feet) does not include classroom service space.
**Includes daytime and evening use

Source: Space Management and Academic Scheduling