The constructionof residence halls should be planned to suit the population, land usage, and financial structure of the college or university. One step in planning for additional residence halls is to assess current practice on similar campuses. Because there are a great many ways in which one institution can vary from another, this step will supply only general information to the planners. Adaptations must be made to fit the local situation.In an attempt to assess current practices relating to housing for men in moderate‐sized public institutions, questionnaires were sent to 43 colleges and universities of about 2,000 to 8,000 students. Of this group, 39 institutions responded. The operation of residence halls was assessed as to capacity, the reasons for the capacity limits, location, recreation areas, parking areas, food services, types of rooms, lounge areas, equipment, and facilities. The report will be made in terms of percentages of total numbers or actual figures when the percentages are smal