Brigham Young University (BYU)

Despite the anti-establishment practices of the early LDS church (e.g., Book of Mormon, polygamy, baptizing the death, "secret" ceremonies in temples, sacred undergarments, etc), they have become one the most conservative groups in the USA today, while still maintaining some of their more distinctive practices. Ideologically, 62.4 percent of Mormon men and 58.2 percent of LDS women are Republicans -- well above the U.S. averages of 35 percent and 33.2 percent, respectively. The Dress and Grooming Standards of BYU in Provo,Utah, institutionalizes the conservative ideology of the present church:

Clothing should be modest in fabric, fit, and style, and appropriate for the occasion. Clothing should be knee-length or longer. Clothing which is sleeveless, strapless, or revealing is not acceptable. Shoes should be worn in public campus areas. A clean and well-cared-for appearance should be maintained. Hairstyles should be clean and neat, avoiding extreme styles or colors. Men's hair should be trimmed above the collar, leaving the ear uncovered. Men's sideburns should not extend below the earlobe or onto the cheek. If worn, mustaches should be neatly trimmed. Men are expected to be clean-shaven; beards are not acceptable, except for documented medical or religious reasons. Earrings for men are unacceptable. Ironically, Jesus Christ and Brigham Young would not be allowed to attend BYU: they both wore breads; Jesus also had long hair and walked barefoot! Yet, both are prominently displayed in Temple Square, Salt Lake City, and LDS literature. Source: BYU; image of Jesus Christ from LDS.

Provo, Utah, where BYU is located, is a very Mormon city. Because Mormon don't drink alcohol, coffee, or tea, Mormon towns reflect this in their retail stores. With a population of 90,000, Provo has only one bar, one coffee shop, and one tea shop, but has 7 ice cream parlors because when men and women go on dates they don't go to bars but eat ice cream. Utah still sells 3.2 percent (light) alcohol beer: Wisconsin once had bars that sold only 3.2 beer to young people. Compare this to a college town like Eau Claire which has 62 bars, 10 coffee and 9 tea shops, and 8 ice cream parlors.
Source: for bars and ice cream parlors, Switchboard.

How does BYU compare with other universities for being a party campus? Source: Princeton Review