Pierce Education Properties (PEP) is a prominent brand in the field of student housing. Established in 1995, PEP expanded its operations on a national level in 2006 and has become one of the leading investors, developers, and managers of student apartment communities for colleges and universities. With a portfolio that encompasses over $1.

2 billion in purpose-built student housing and more than 28,000 beds acquired, PEP is recognized as one of the fastest-growing student housing companies in the country. PEP focuses on Core, Core-Plus, and Value-Add Student Apartment properties, collaborating with capital partners in joint ventures. Apart from investments, PEP also offers real estate development services and advisory services for student housing, Greek housing, and university real estate projects.

Over the years, PEP has successfully completed several billion dollars' worth of planned and completed student housing and university-supporting real estate projects. PEP's industry-leading team has been acknowledged with numerous prestigious awards, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and the Association of University Real Estate Officials' national Project of the Year award. Consistently ranking among the top 25 owners and managers of student housing in the U.

S., PEP continues to excel in the student housing industry