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Half of College Students Believe President Trump Should be Impeached

November 18th, 2019

With an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in full swing, Americans are divided on whether or not the president should remain in the Oval Office. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that about half (54%) believe that President Trump should be impeached and removed from office. Students’ […]

What Podcasts do College Students Love? The Joe Rogan Experience is a Favorite

November 12th, 2019

With a seemingly infinite number of podcasts to listen to these days, college students are most drawn to comedies. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that about 1 in 5 (21%) listen to comedy podcasts most often, while fewer prefer news and politics (11%), true crime (11%), and sports (4%). More than one-third (35%) […]

Three-Quarters of College Students Say Book Burning is Never OK

October 31st, 2019

Students at Georgia Southern University made headlines earlier this month for burning books by a Latina author who spoke on their campus about race and white privilege. While a majority of college students don’t condone book burning, they agree with the university’s assessment that book burning falls within students’ First Amendment rights. A new survey […]

4 in 10 College Students Weren’t Taught How to Manage their Finances

October 29th, 2019

38% of students were never taught how to manage their finances, while 35% were taught by a parent or family member. Male students are far more likely than female students to say they are confident in budgeting their money (75% vs. 64%) and their knowledge of how student loans work (61% vs. 51%). Almost half […]

4 in 10 College Students Say Pressuring Someone into Sex isn’t Sexual Assault

October 24th, 2019

60% of students consider pressuring someone into sex until they say yes an assault. Female students are far more likely than male students to consider removing a condom during sex without a partner knowing sexual assault (92% vs. 77%). More than half (54%) of students say you can determine consent through nonverbal cues, while 45% […]

Half of College Students Support Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes

October 22nd, 2019

The Trump administration moved to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes last month following an outbreak of vaping-related illnesses and at least 19 deaths across the country. With a federal ban yet to go into effect, college students are torn on the issue. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that almost half (49%) support […]

7 in 10 College Students Find Legacy Admissions Unfair

October 17th, 2019

69% of students say the legacy admissions process is not fair, and 58% of legacy students agree. Affirmative action policies are more popular, with 61% of students saying the affirmative action admissions process is fair. Just 10% of students say legacy status should trump GPA if two college applications are otherwise completely equal. For the […]

6 in 10 College Students Worry a Recession Will Impact Their Job Prospects

October 9th, 2019

Finding a job after college is hard enough without the added stress of a potential economic downturn, but studies show that graduating into a recession amounts to years of lost income. Many college students today worry that a recession will hit before they graduate, making it more difficult to find a good job in their […]

More Than 8 in 10 College Students Support Marijuana Legalization

October 3rd, 2019

Support for marijuana legalization has been on the rise for decades. A Pew Research survey found that 62% of Americans favored legalization last year — up from 31% in 2000 — and proposals for reform are even more popular among college students. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that a strong majority (85%) favor […]

Nearly 6 in 10 College Students Say “Influencer” Isn’t a Real Job

September 30th, 2019

57% of students say being a social media influencer is not a legitimate job, but Democrats are more likely than Republicans to say it is (47% vs. 31%). More than three-quarters (76%) of students say influencer culture has a negative impact on people’s body image. Less than half (45%) of students are very confident that […]

8 in 10 College Students Support Stricter Environmental Laws

September 25th, 2019

Climate strikes around the world have highlighted many young people’s passion for protecting the environment. As the 2020 presidential election heats up, college students overwhelmingly support stricter environmental regulations, and the majority want a presidential candidate who prioritizes addressing climate change. A new survey of 1,500 undergraduates finds that more than 8 in 10 (82%) […]

Half of College Students Want a Presidential Candidate Who Supports Medicare For All

September 23rd, 2019

More than half (52%) of college students say they are more likely to vote for a presidential candidate who supports Medicare for All. A majority of students (71%) believe the government should ensure that all Americans have health care coverage. Seven in 10 (70%) students say the American health care system is worse than other […]

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