Interesting. I went to a private college in the late 80s. The issue never came up.
It’s a racket. I understand they need to spread the cost but it’s unfair that you can’t opt out. When I went it was about $120 a year at a state school as a “Health Services Fee” that you paid along with your tuition and other fees. It’s 10-20x that now. Gotta pay for those “free” condoms.