Case Western Reserve University
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Case Western Reserve University?

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

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
32°
Average winter temp
70°
Average summer temp

Greek Life

Case Western Reserve University has a moderate Greek life scene. 15% of men join fraternities. 13% of women join sororities. 14% of the undergrad student body participates in Greek life.

14%
Greek life participation
15%
Fraternity
13%
Sorority

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 Case Western Reserve University:

90°
76.7
63.3
50.0
36.7
23.3
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
Are we sure the sun exists?
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Snowfall
Extreme
Get out the snowplow!
35 or more inches of snow / year

Geography

Case Western Reserve University is in an urban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Cleveland Hopkins International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
New River Gorge tl Riv (237 mi)
Distance to coast
Great Lakes (3 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 Case Western Reserve University.

Politics

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

Ohio elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, 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.

Ohio's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are allowed in parked vehicles.

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 Case Western Reserve University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

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

None

Student Life

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

  1. 1. SpartaTHON
  2. 2. Quidditch Team
  3. 3. Spartans for Special Olympics
  4. 4. Undergraduate Indian Student Association
  5. 5. Footlighters
  1. 1. Thwing Study Over
  2. 2. Springfest
  3. 3. Annual Snowball Dance

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