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What's it like at Cairn University?

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

Walkability
Sunshine
Average
200-210 days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
36°
Average winter temp
73°
Average summer temp

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 Cairn University:

100°
85.0
70.0
55.0
40.0
25.0
10.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Average
Half & Half
200-210 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Moderate
A couple of snowball fights.
6-20 inches of snow / year

Geography

Cairn University is in a suburban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Philadelphia International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb

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 Cairn University.

Politics

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

Pennsylvania elected a Republican 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.

Pennsylvania's gun laws are:

Institutional
Each school can set its own policy.

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 Cairn University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Cairn University is affiliated with:

nondenominational
Other

Student Life

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

  1. 1. Ascend (outdoor adventure club)
  2. 2. Chi Beta Sigma (Social Work Club)
  3. 3. Enactus (Business)
  4. 4. Mu Kappa (Missionary Kids Association)
  5. 5. Student Visual Arts Society
  1. 1. Homecoming
  2. 2. Hoedown
  3. 3. Christmas Celebration

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