Why do around 900 students – 30% of the total student population – live on campus?

The combined capacity of all ICU's dormitories is around 900, or 30% of the total student population. This is evidence of the university's desire to give as many students as possible an experience of dormitory life.

At ICU, student dormitories are "a place where students study and practice liberal arts." Through dialogue as they live together in a community, students gain a respect for human rights and diversity, and learn about the sharing and assigning of responsibilities. Japanese and non-Japanese students live together, engaging in discussion, gaining an appreciation for one another's differences, and exploring solutions cooperatively. These experiences contribute greatly to their growth as individuals and as international citizens. The encounters with other dormitory residents from Japan and overseas, and the four years spent living communally with them, provide students with lifelong friendships and greatly expands their potential after graduating from ICU.