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What's it like at Chipola College?

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

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Rural
Campus Setting
56°
Average winter temp
81°
Average summer temp

Weather

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

110°
96.7
83.3
70.0
56.7
43.3
30.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year

Geography

Chipola College is in a rural setting with moderate walkability.

Walkability
Location
Campus Setting
Rural
Closest national park
Great Smoky Mountains tl Pk (332 mi)
Distance to coast
Gulf (55 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 Chipola College.

Politics

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

Florida elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

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.

Florida's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns can be stored in a locked car if the owner has a concealed carry permit.

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 Chipola College about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

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

None

Student Life

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

No organizations found
  1. 1. Fall Festival
  2. 2. Homecoming
  3. 3. Spring Frolics

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