Okay, I’m going to share some schools here, some of which aren’t going to fit the criteria, but that I looked into and don’t want others to perhaps waste their time in thinking of the same schools (or if your D decides to compromise on some of the criteria, these might work).
The list was compiled with proximity to outdoor climbing opportunities as the first filter (primarily using this website) and then cross-referencing with the Hillel website. The percentage of students participating in sororities was obtained using this aggregator. I’ve sorted this list by my rough sense of which might be the best fit based on what has been shared so far.
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U. of Oregon: About 20k undergrads with about 2k Jewish undergrads/10.3% (per Hillel). 17% participate in sororities and there are outdoor climbing opportunities available.
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U. of Arizona: About 39k undergrads with about 3500 Jewish undergrads/9% per Hillel. 8% participate in sororities. Lots of outdoor climbing opportunities.
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Stanford: About 8k undergrads with 600 Jewish undergrads/7.7% (per Hillel). 23% participate in sororities. This would only be within reach if Stanford is remaining test optional this year.
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UC - Berkeley: About 32k undergrads, 2500 Jewish undergrads/7.7% (per Hillel) and great access to some of the best outdoor climbing in the U.S. But it may be quite challenging to change majors if she’s interested in something popular. 4% participate in sororities.
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SUNY New Paltz: About 6100 undergrads with 900 Jewish undergrads/15% (per Hillel). Like Vassar/Marist mentioned upthread, this school is in close proximity to The Gunks. 5% participate in sororities. But the weather is New York weather.
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UC - Davis: About 32k undergrads with 2500 Jewish undergrads/8% (per Hillel). Participation in sororities not reported. Near many outdoor climbing opportunities, but it may be difficult to switch majors here if she’s interested in something popular.
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West Virginia: About 19k undergrads with about 800 Jewish undergrads/3.8% (per Hillel). Lots of outdoors opportunities and New River Gorge is accessible for climbing. 6% participate in sororities.
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Western Washington: About 14k undergrads with 500 Jewish undergrads/3.7% (per HIllel). Lots of outdoor climbing options here.
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Ohio U.: About 18k undergrads with about 400 Jewish undergrads/2.2% of undergrads (per Hillel). New River Gorge and Red River Gorge are very doable weekend trips for climbing. 7% participate in sororoties.
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U. of Kentucky: About 23k undergrads with about 250 Jewish undergrads/1.1% (per Hillel). Red River Gorge is accessible for outdoor climbing pursuits. 31% participate in sororities.
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U. of New Mexico: About 16k undergrads with about 250 Jewish undergrads, 4.1% (per Hillel). Lots of outdoor climbing opportunities.
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Cal State - Chico: About 13k undergrads, 315 Jewish students/2.2% (per Hillel). Near a number of outdoor rock climbing opportunities.
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U. of Nevada - Reno: About 17k undergrads and in good proximity to great outdoor climbing opportunities. Relatively mild climate, but Hillel indicates there are only about 150 Jewish students or 0.9% of the undergraduate population (Hillel page for UNR). Sorority participation rate not reported.
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Cal Poly - Humboldt: About 5500 undergrads, about 150 Jewish undergrads/2.3% (per Hillel). Near a number of outdoor rock climbing opportunities.
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UC - Merced: About 8300 undergrads with an unknown Jewish undergrad population (not listed on Hillel’s page). Near many outdoor climbing opportunities and as a side benefit, this is the only UC that participates in WUE.
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Santa Clara: About 6100 undergrads with 100 Jewish undergrads/1.8% (per Hillel). Lots of climbing opportunities but no Greek life.
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U. of Wyoming: About 8500 undergrads and Hillel reports 0 Jewish undergrads. Great location for outdoor rock climbing.