Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201422%8%9%61%1%8,798
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among college graduates by religious group

% of college graduates who attend prayer group…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic14%7%11%68%< 1%1,788
Evangelical Protestant50%13%9%27%< 1%1,870
Historically Black Protestant43%12%12%31%1%289
Jewish11%5%11%72%1%294
Mainline Protestant18%9%11%61%1%1,673
Mormon83%4%2%10%< 1%212
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")3%2%4%92%< 1%2,071
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never

DemographicInformation

Age distribution among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who are ages…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week13%40%30%17%1,958
Once or twice a month23%42%22%13%629
Several times a year19%38%27%17%727
Seldom/never21%40%26%13%5,239
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week6%14%34%35%11%1%1,958
Once or twice a month10%19%36%27%8%1%629
Several times a year8%18%31%33%10%1%727
Seldom/never9%22%31%30%8%1%5,239
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsMenWomenSample size
At least once a week41%59%2,012
Once or twice a month43%57%650
Several times a year43%57%742
Seldom/never51%49%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who identify as…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week69%13%6%8%4%1,973
Once or twice a month68%12%9%7%4%640
Several times a year68%9%10%9%4%736
Seldom/never78%5%6%8%3%5,262
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week14%8%77%1,999
Once or twice a month14%9%77%643
Several times a year18%8%73%735
Seldom/never12%12%76%5,310
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who have a household income of…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week17%18%38%26%1,746
Once or twice a month12%19%39%30%587
Several times a year16%14%36%35%648
Seldom/never13%17%34%36%4,790
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week70%2%11%5%12%1,998
Once or twice a month66%3%9%3%19%648
Several times a year64%6%8%3%18%738
Seldom/never54%9%9%3%25%5,308
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week41%59%2,000
Once or twice a month37%63%648
Several times a year36%64%739
Seldom/never28%72%5,328
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who say they…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week92%6%< 1%< 1%1%1%2,012
Once or twice a month78%16%1%< 1%3%1%650
Several times a year71%21%2%1%3%2%742
Seldom/never40%25%10%< 1%21%4%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who say religion is…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week92%6%< 1%1%1%2,012
Once or twice a month75%21%2%1%1%650
Several times a year65%30%2%2%1%742
Seldom/never24%32%21%22%1%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who attend religious services…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week89%9%2%< 1%2,012
Once or twice a month60%36%4%< 1%650
Several times a year43%49%7%< 1%742
Seldom/never13%39%48%< 1%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who pray…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week92%6%< 1%1%1%2,012
Once or twice a month81%11%4%4%< 1%650
Several times a year63%22%7%8%< 1%742
Seldom/never30%18%7%44%1%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who meditate…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week63%6%2%27%2%2,012
Once or twice a month44%13%5%36%2%650
Several times a year46%10%9%34%1%742
Seldom/never29%9%6%55%1%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week87%8%3%2%1%2,012
Once or twice a month71%19%6%3%1%650
Several times a year61%16%15%6%1%742
Seldom/never45%19%13%21%1%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%16%10%17%2%2,012
Once or twice a month48%21%13%16%2%650
Several times a year49%16%17%17%1%742
Seldom/never44%19%16%21%1%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week70%6%19%2%3%2,012
Once or twice a month50%12%28%6%4%650
Several times a year34%16%39%9%2%742
Seldom/never12%18%52%16%2%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who say…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%41%1%< 1%2,012
Once or twice a month46%53%1%< 1%650
Several times a year37%61%1%1%742
Seldom/never25%73%1%1%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of reading scripture among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who read scripture…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week83%8%2%6%1%2,012
Once or twice a month52%26%9%12%1%650
Several times a year35%18%26%22%< 1%742
Seldom/never9%6%8%76%< 1%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Interpreting scripture among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week49%35%5%7%5%2,012
Once or twice a month32%45%2%17%5%650
Several times a year21%42%3%27%8%742
Seldom/never6%22%1%63%7%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who …in heaven

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week83%8%9%2,012
Once or twice a month82%11%7%650
Several times a year75%17%8%742
Seldom/never51%41%8%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who …in hell

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week74%17%9%2,012
Once or twice a month68%25%8%650
Several times a year60%31%8%742
Seldom/never35%57%8%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who identify as…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week59%12%29%2,012
Once or twice a month52%10%37%650
Several times a year44%16%40%742
Seldom/never33%12%55%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week59%25%12%4%2,012
Once or twice a month44%33%20%3%650
Several times a year38%39%18%4%742
Seldom/never22%39%36%2%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who would rather have…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week69%26%3%2%2,012
Once or twice a month62%33%3%2%650
Several times a year59%34%3%4%742
Seldom/never52%41%3%3%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week56%37%5%2%2,012
Once or twice a month53%42%3%2%650
Several times a year45%49%3%3%742
Seldom/never39%56%4%2%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who say abortion should be…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%66%4%2,012
Once or twice a month44%53%3%650
Several times a year54%43%3%742
Seldom/never76%21%3%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who say homosexuality…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week35%57%5%4%2,012
Once or twice a month55%36%5%3%650
Several times a year65%26%5%4%742
Seldom/never84%11%2%2%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week27%67%6%2,012
Once or twice a month49%44%7%650
Several times a year58%35%7%742
Seldom/never79%16%5%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who say…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%47%3%3%2,012
Once or twice a month37%59%2%2%650
Several times a year33%63%2%2%742
Seldom/never26%70%2%2%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among college graduates by attendance at prayer groups

% of college graduates who say humans…

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groupsEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week10%26%3%57%5%2,012
Once or twice a month20%33%4%41%3%650
Several times a year26%36%5%29%4%742
Seldom/never59%22%5%12%2%5,338
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.