Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at California Institute of Technology.
The 8-.Every Caltech undergraduate is assigned to one of 8 houses for their entire undergraduate career.
is decided through "Rotation" — first-year students dine and socialize during the first weeks of school, then submit preferences. Each its own faculty advisor, dining program, and identity. Houses are the dominant social structure at Caltech.
No Greek system.Caltech does not have fraternities or sororities — the fills that role.
Pasadena, CA
Private research university
2,400 total students
12 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacker House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Dabney House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Fleming House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Ricketts House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Lloyd House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Page House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Ruddock House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| Avery House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍽️ Dining Hall |
| South House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Venerable House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Marks House | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Catalina Apartments | — | — | — | 0 |
Year-specific advice for California Institute of Technology dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:
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