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The Scion Group

Chicago, Illinois, United States

The Scion Group is the largest owner/operator of student housing communities globally. Scion’s portfolio consists of over 105,000 beds in 161 communities serving 89 college and university markets across 36 U.S. states.

Focus Areas
Student Housing, Purpose-built Student Housing, Multifamily Residential

Tracked deals

3

3 tracked deals across 2019-2026.

Recent pace

2

2 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

2 addon · 1 buyout

The Scion Group Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 2 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 2 years for The Scion Group. 1 2019 ~3 est. 2 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • The Scion Group and Ares Acquire Four-Community Student Housing Portfolio From SCHENK+
    September 1, 2026
    Buyer
    The Scion Group, Ares Real Estate funds
    Target
    SCHENK+ (four-community student housing portfolio)
    Seller
    SCHENK+
    Industry
    Real Estate
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    The Scion Group, in partnership with Ares Real Estate funds, acquired a four-community, 2,316-bed student housing portfolio from SCHENK+. The portfolio, acquired for approximately $435 million, serves students at the University of Georgia, the University of Tennessee, and Texas State University.

  • The Scion Group to Acquire Student Quarters Operating Business
    June 11, 2026
    Buyer
    The Scion Group
    Target
    Student Quarters
    Industry
    Healthcare Services
    Location
    Georgia, United States
    Type
    Addon

    The Scion Group entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the operating business of Atlanta-based Student Quarters. The deal will expand Scion’s student housing platform to nearly 118,000 bedrooms across 94 university markets, with Student Quarters leadership retaining asset ownership and involvement post-closing. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

  • Scion Student Communities Acquires MUZE Student Housing Near UT Austin
    November 4, 2019
    Buyer
    Scion Student Communities, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), GIC, The Scion Group
    Target
    MUZE
    Seller
    Kayne Anderson Real Estate, Parallel Company
    Industry
    Real Estate
    Location
    Texas, United States
    Type
    Addon

    Scion Student Communities, a joint venture backed by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), GIC and The Scion Group, acquired MUZE, a newly developed 502‑bed student housing community serving the University of Texas at Austin. MUZE was acquired from a partnership of Kayne Anderson Real Estate and developer Parallel Company and complements Scion's adjacent University House Austin, expanding the JV's presence in the UT Austin market.

Related Acquisition Pages

Real Estate Buyers & Acquisitions 2 tracked deals by The Scion Group. Healthcare Services Buyers & Acquisitions 1 tracked deal by The Scion Group. Acquisitions in Georgia 1 tracked deal by The Scion Group. Acquisitions in Texas 1 tracked deal by The Scion Group.

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