-Cooperative Housing FAQ- What is a cooperative house?A house where students live and work together to promote friendship, leadership, and life skills. Cooperative houses have between 14 and 60 members which share responsibilities such as cleaning and preparing meals to maintain a comfortable and affordable living environment. Members of the cooperative houses have between 2 and 4 hours of house duties a week. What is recruitment?A time when cooperative members showcase their houses and invite prospective members to come and learn more about joining a cooperative. How many cooperative houses exist at Purdue?There are 11 houses--7 women, 4 men. What is the average rent in a cooperative house?Depending on the house, rent is about 300-500/month. This fee typically includes all utilities, room, and meals. House bills are only paid eight months out of a year.