Cochise dorm has high ceilings and a lobby centered around a large stone fireplace. The four-story community is home to 181 residents and contains mostly double rooms with two layouts: two double rooms sharing a large common space between them (known as an "adjoined double") or stand-alone double rooms. An outdoor basketball court is available to residents. The dorm is also known for its large windows and appearance in the cult-movie classic "Revenge of the Nerds."