Phillips Exeter Academy

Dorm Life

What's the best dorm at Exeter?
There are 26 right answers to that question, because every Exonian develops a deep sense of belonging with their dorm or house — a bond that can last a lifetime.

Dorm Life

Dorm Life

Dorm life by the numbers

890

Boarding students who reside on campus in 2026-27

26

Dorms and houses across our campus

2

Two of our houses are open to all genders

66

Faculty living alongside students in our dorms

You'll love where you live.

Get a tour of Casper's crib as he shows us around Wentworth Hall.

Dorm and house communities strengthen bonds on Academy Life Day.

As Exeter’s dean of Academy life, Tyler Caldwell empowers advisers, dorm heads and other adult mentors to support students on campus.