This study examined the condition of hostel facilities and satisfaction level of the students with these facilities at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A total of 584 students living in the hostel were surveyed through the questionnaire, and 421 (72.09%) of the questionnaires were returned for analysis. Simple percentage and relative importance index were used to analyze the resultant data. It was revealed by the study that most of the students prefer the University hostel to

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... vate accommodation because of the expensive nature of the private accommodation and possible distraction from homes and that most of the students have stayed in the hostel for just one or two years. The work further revealed that most of the facilities in the hostel were reasonably maintained and that the students were averagely satisfied with these facilities. The study among other issues recommended improvement in the area of Internet connectivity, laundry and toilet/bathroom, and construction of more hostels.