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What's it like at Brooklyn College CUNY?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Brooklyn College. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
37°
Average winter temp
75°
Average summer temp

Greek Life

Brooklyn College CUNY has a limited Greek life scene. 1% of men join fraternities.

1%
Fraternity

Generally speaking, students a schools with noticeable Greek participation tend to find that Greek life dominates the social scene.

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D3

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Brooklyn College CUNY:

100°
85.0
70.0
55.0
40.0
25.0
10.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year
Snowfall
Heavy
Do you wanna build a snowman?
21-34 inches of snow / year

Geography

Brooklyn College CUNY is in an urban setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
John F. Kennedy International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
Fort Hunt tl Pk (211 mi)
Distance to coast
Atlantic (4 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Brooklyn College CUNY.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

New York elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

New York's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are not allowed on campus.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Brooklyn College CUNY about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Brooklyn College CUNY is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Brooklyn College CUNY? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Academic Club Association
  2. 2. Kingsman and Excelsior Newspaper
  3. 3. NY Public Interest Group (NYPIRG)
  4. 4. Student Government CIAS, SGS, and GSO
  5. 5. Student Forensics
  1. 1. Presidential Convocation
  2. 2. Graduation Ceremony
  3. 3. student government elections

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