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Scales House

Scales currently houses nearly 130 upperclass students. Each of its three floors houses up to 43 residents and one resident adviser in 26 traditional double rooms which are connected in pairs by half baths. Corridors are carpeted and all rooms have hard surface flooring. The typical room measures 10’6″ x 15’6″.

Branscomb Quadrangle is named for Chancellor Harvie Branscomb and his wife, Margaret. The name of each residence hall in Branscomb memorializes one of the outstanding women in Vanderbilt history.

Scales House is named for Anne Scales Benedict, an alumna and benefactress of the university who was a zealous advocate of improved educational opportunities for women at Vanderbilt.


Amenities include:

  • Vanderbilt Card access to building
  • 24 hour Information Desk
  • Central air-conditioning
  • Xfinity On-Campus IPTV Service
  • Wireless Campus Network
  • Laundry facilities (machines free for residents)
  • Music Room
  • Seminar Room
  • Formal Lounge
  • Varsity Mart with grocery and convenience items
  • Common kitchen facility with oven, stove, microwave, and refrigerator
  • Vending Machines
  • Custodial service in common area baths and corridors

Furnishings include:

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Desks
  • 2 Desk chairs
  • 1 Built-in dresser
  • Miniblinds