A Decade of Growth

The amount of science and engineering research space at academic institutions increased by 17 percent over a decade, or by more than 30 million square feet.

Square feet in millions

Note: Data include only institutions that spent at least $1 million in research and development funds in the prior fiscal year.
Chart: Audrey Williams June Source: National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, Survey of Science and Engineering Research Facilities, FY 2021 Get the data