The purpose of this study was to discover the current perceptions of SOU students toward hidden and visible homelessness in relation to the depressed economy and increase in the homeless population. Male and female college students (N = 45) in various disciplines read a written interview given by a homeless person and rated their perception of hidden and visible homelessness. Two different descriptions of how the interviewed individual became homeless were used to determine the attitude students would reveal. A control group did not receive either description. Statistical analysis yielded no support for the hypothesis that those who are visibly homeless will be harshly rated and shown less consideration as victims of circumstance than those who are hidden from the public view by living with family, with friends or in shelters. Extending this research to the community outside the SOU campus in future study may produce more significant results.