Our Company

A leader in the collegiate housing industry since 1964, EdR is one of the largest developers, owners and managers of high-quality collegiate housing communities. EdR is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: EDR). As a REIT, we create and own properties that will bring value to our portfolio and stockholders for a long time. Our projects are built to last and to be profitable for many years to come. Formerly known as Education Realty Trust and, before that Allen & O’Hara, EdR set every standard for the collegiate housing industry for almost a half-century. Our deep understanding of our ever-evolving customer stimulates a constant stream of innovations and improvements, along with a portfolio of impressive developments across the United States. Fast forward to today: EdR is again setting the pace with the nation’s largest on-campus housing revitalization program at the University of Kentucky. Innovations continue in other areas including financing to make on-campus developments more viable for universities and construction to make our buildings more sustainable, energy-saving and maintainable. EdR’s experienced and respected teams provide impressive facilities and valuable services to our customers — universities, residents (students, faculty and staff families) and owners. EdR is known for innovative solutions, financing and design as well as quality, long-lasting construction, sustainable buildings and successful management programs for our communities. With the experience of our rich history along with our creative, innovative team members and our deep financial capacity, EdR really is the very best in collegiate housing.