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Campus Crest Communities Provides 2014/2015 Leasing Results with Operating Properties Up 190 bps in Occupancy and 130 bps in Rate Over Prior Year’s Actual Results

Charlotte, NC–October 7, 2014 – Campus Crest Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCG) today announced its leasing results for the 2014/2015 academic year. The following tables highlight the leasing status as of September 30, 2014:

Final Occupancy Summary - Operating Properties
					2013-2014										2014-2015								Rental Rate
Category	Properties		Beds		Signed1		%			Actual2		%			Forecast3		%			Change4			Change5
Operating Properties by Occupancy
Tier 1 (98%+)		28		14,323		14,311		99.9	%		14,254		99.5	%		14,010		97.8	%		(1.7	%)		2.4	%
Tier 2 (95% to 97.9%)		6		3,432		3,355		97.8	%		3,326		96.9	%		3,206		93.4	%		(3.5	%)		1.1	%
Tier 3 (90% to 94.9%)		13		6,108		5,632		92.2	%		5,628		92.1	%		5,613		91.9	%		(0.2	%)		2.9	%
Tier 4 (Below 90%)		29		15,408		12,029		78.1	%		11,874		77.1	%		12,973		84.2	%		7.1	%		(0.6	%)
Total Operating Properties		76		39,271		35,327		90.0	%		35,082		89.3	%		35,802		91.2	%		1.9	%		1.3	%
Operating Properties By Ownership
Wholly Owned		32		17,476		16,048		91.8	%		15,861		90.8	%		16,100		92.1	%		1.3	%		2.0	%
Joint Venture		9		5,148		4,197		81.5	%		4,141		80.4	%		4,110		79.8	%		(0.6	%)		2.7	%
Copper Beech		35		16,647		15,082		90.6	%		15,080		90.6	%		15,592		93.7	%		3.1	%		0.2	%
Total Operating Properties		76		39,271		35,327		90.0	%		35,082		89.3	%		35,802		91.2	%		1.9	%		1.3	%

Footnotes:

1)	Total signed leases as of September 30, 2013, as reported in October 1, 2013 press release
2)	Actual physical occupancy during the 2013/2014 academic year
3)	Forecast 2014/2015 physical occupancy based on leases signed as of September 30, 2014 and projected tenant attrition
4)	Year over year change in occupancy based on actual 2013/2014 and forecast 2014/2015
5)	Forecast rental rate change for the 2014-2015 academic year over the 2013-2014 academic achieved rental RevPOB

Final Occupancy Summary - 2014 Deliveries
					2014-2015
Category	Properties		Beds		Forecast1		%
2014 Deliveries By Type
Grove & Copper Beech		7		4,369		3,176		72.7	%
evo Philadelphia		1		819		396		48.4	%
evo Montreal		2		2,223		242		10.9	%
Total 2014 Deliveries		10		7,411		3,814		51.5	%
2014 Deliveries By Ownership
Wholly Owned		4		2,469		1,927		78.0	%
Joint Venture		6		4,942		1,887		38.2	%
Total 2014 Deliveries		10		7,411		3,814		51.5	%

Footnote:

1) Forecast 2014/2015 physical occupancy based on leases signed as of September 30, 2014 and projected tenant attrition

 

"We are pleased with the solid results in our operating assets. The 2014/2015 academic year represents notable change from prior results," remarked Ted W. Rollins, Chief Executive Officer. "With a goal of eliminating the occupancy volatility we witnessed in prior years, we spent considerable time during the quarter ensuring that investors could readily compare our forecast occupancy to actual occupancy achieved during the 2013/2014 academic year. We implemented process improvements to include increasing our timeframe for identifying no-shows and potential skips from four weeks to a full twelve weeks prior to move-in in order to enhance yield management across our operating properties. Additionally, we have included greater portfolio disclosure to aid in analysis. In total, these steps are representative of our heightened focus on operations."

“Our 2014 new deliveries, as a whole, did not meet our leasing expectations. Some projects suffered from construction delays, many weather related, which resulted in our having to move residents in later than planned. We value the customer experience and have already taken steps to remedy. We do not expect the delays to have a significant impact on our third quarter results. Delays, which are not uncommon with new construction, obviously can impact initial operating results yet favorable leasing velocity can be achieved year over year. Based on our past new delivery experience where there were delays, we delivered second year occupancy of 92% following a first year opening of 64% - a full 28 percentage points of lease up.”

“We have delineated the occupancy for our evo projects in Philadelphia and Montreal to provide greater transparency. We are disappointed in the progress in Montreal. We attribute the low occupancy to a variety factors and are working diligently to improve operating results. Philadelphia is well positioned for a year-two stabilization and has achieved first year occupancy comparable to those achieved by the direct peer set. With amenities just now being completed, we readily expect further leasing activity in early 2015.”

About Campus Crest Communities, Inc.

Campus Crest Communities, Inc. is a leading owner and manager of high-quality student housing properties located close to college campuses in targeted markets. It has ownership interests in 86 student housing properties with over 46,000 beds across North America. Additional information can be found on the Company's website athttp://www.campuscrest.com.

 

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