1. Rapid Enrollment Growth

Ole Miss leads the SEC in enrollment growth over the past five years—up nearly 30% since Fall 2018, with plans to add another 5,000–6,000 students by 2030 .

Freshman classes continue to hit record highs, indicating sustained demand for nearby housing.

2. Strong Demand / Limited Supply

Off-campus student housing demand exceeds supply, with existing properties at or near 100% occupancy or pre-leased ahead of time.

Preleasing for Fall 2025 is already at 99.8%, well above the national average of 72.7%.

On-the-ground feedback from students confirms the challenges: “Rental market here def sucks… Oxford has an affordable housing crisis.”
“Apartment rents are skyrocketing… landlords know they have a captive audience.”

3. Major Institutional & Private Developments

Ole Miss is expanding housing via a public-private partnership with Greystar—creating approximately 2,700 new beds on campus, with occupancy expected by 2027.

GTIS Partners and RISE are developing 504-bed premium housing (216 units) one mile from campus, opening for the 2026–27 academic year.

Morgan Stanley and The Scion Group are acquiring a ~$262M student housing portfolio (~600 units, 2,000+ beds) to meet growing demand.

4. Oxford’s Strategic Location & Growth Potential

Oxford is only 70 miles from Memphis International Airport, making it attractive for students and investors alike.

Lafayette County (where Oxford is located) is projected to grow by 31.6% from 2020 to 2040, further boosting long-term housing demand.

Oxford’s student housing market benefits from a powerful combination: strong and growing demand, under-supplied inventory, strategic new development, and long-term regional growth. That makes it a compelling option for investors seeking stable occupancy, resilient cash flow, and upside potential.

Specialized Focus: Collegiate Capital is a private equity firm focused exclusively on premium, off-campus student housing in SEC college towns with strong enrollment and limited supply—starting with Oxford, MS (Ole Miss).

Strong Market Fit: Their current projects are in Oxford—recently named USA Today’s “Best Small College Town in America”—where properties regularly lease up nearly a year in advance.

End-to-End Control: Collegiate Capital acquires off-market or pre-construction properties directly from developers, and provides full-service management from acquisition to leasing and ongoing operations.

Trusted Track Record & Investor Experience: Led by a seasoned CPA, the firm uses rigorous underwriting and a vertically integrated model. This investor-first approach—emphasizing transparency and professional execution—has garnered a strong base of repeat investors.

Mission-Driven Approach: Collegiate Capital isn’t just about returns—they aim to create environments where students thrive and parents feel reassured, while delivering risk-adjusted returns for investors.

About Michelle Goheen, CPA

Deep Financial Expertise: Michelle brings over 30 years as a CPA, including a decade with EY and PwC, where she handled IPOs, M&A, and divestitures worth tens of billions of dollars.

Longstanding Real Estate Investor: Having invested in real estate since 1994, Michelle applies her strategic finance and risk-management skills to student housing syndications—especially in high-demand markets like Oxford, MS.

Tax Strategy Leader: She leverages 1031 exchanges, cost segregation, and self-directed IRAs to drive tax-efficient investment strategies that increase investor returns. She also co-founded the Real Estate Tax Strategy Institute to share those insight.

Local Market Expertise: Based in Oxford, Michelle brings extensive on-the-ground relationships with brokers, developers, bankers, attorneys, and property managers—giving her early access and tight control over project execution