Can A College Require Health Insurance? 
That is a great question ! Many colleges require a minimum amount of health requirements , especially when it comes to immunizations . We are required by the Federal Government to have health insurance coverage , and because so many people do n't have coverage , yes , many colleges do require it . The last number I saw was approximately 35-40 % of Colleges require health insurance coverage -LRB- ACHA 2008 study , if I remember correctly - I have kids in college -RRB- . That number may be higher by now . Having the requirement allows the school to lower their liability , and helps protect the student body . If you need insurance , please feel free to contact me , I 'd be happy to help . Thank you for asking ! 