Rooms
Rathje Hall has 17 singles and 27 doubles. It houses 71 students.
| Floors | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| First | 6 | 8 |
| Second | 6 | 10 |
| Third | 5 | 9 |
Amenities
Lounges
Rathje Hall has three lounges. The lounge on the first floor has a television, while the other floors have smaller lounges.
Kitchens
The Rathje kitchen is located on the first floor and has a stove, an oven, a fridge and a microwave. The lounges on the second and third floors have an attached pantry with microwaves and sinks.
Storage
Residents of Lazier can access the trunk room in the basement of Kershaw for storage.
Laundry
Rathje hosts a laundry facility in its basement, which has several washers and dryers that can be operated free of charge.
Computer Lab
Rathje has a computer lab with black and white printing facilities located on its first floor.
Recycling
Rathje has a recycling room on the first floor.
Air Conditioning
Rathje is equipped with air conditioning.
Elevators
Rathje is equipped with ADA-compliant elevators.
History
Rathje Hall is the northernmost of the East Campus residence halls. This residence hall was named to honor Frank Rathje '50 for his generosity and commitment to both the College and the town of Grinnell.
Rathje Hall helps frame the east edge of campus along East Street. A roofed loggia connects the Iowa limestone halls, and a grove of trees and a new garden area border the residence halls. Ground floor public spaces are designed to encourage interaction among the students. The new residence halls were designed by William Rawn Associates to complement, but not duplicate, the dormitories President Main built more than 90 years ago.