The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, has expressed concern over the institution’s worsening accommodation challenges, revealing that only 6,000 out of 11,500 enrolled students secured on-campus accommodation in the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to Prof. Aheto, the university’s existing residential facilities are grossly inadequate to meet the needs of its rapidly growing student population, a situation that continues to affect enrolment and student welfare.
He disclosed this at the 9th and 10th sessions of UCC’s 58th Congregation, held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the UCC New Examination Centre (NEC) Auditorium, where 4,154 postgraduate students were awarded degrees after successfully meeting graduation requirements.
Prof. Aheto explained that although over 20,000 students were admitted for the 2024/25 academic year, only 11,500 were able to enroll, largely due to the lack of accommodation. Of those who enrolled, 5,500 students were forced to seek accommodation in private hostels outside the university.
He further revealed that nearly 20,000 continuing students currently depend on private hostels in surrounding communities, a situation worsened by postgraduate students competing with undergraduates for the limited housing options available on and around campus.
“These figures clearly demonstrate the scale and urgency of UCC’s accommodation crisis,” Prof. Aheto noted, stressing the need for long-term solutions to address the growing demand.
Meanwhile, speaking to the media, Joshua Kwasi Sie, one of the graduating students, expressed joy over his academic achievement and encouraged fellow media practitioners to pursue higher education. He emphasized that education enhances professional competence, broadens perspectives, and strengthens one’s ability to tackle complex issues, particularly in journalism.
Reported By Agyei Kwaku Mensah
