Survey yearAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201451%15%5%28%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.

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Frequency of prayer among college graduates by religious group

% of college graduates who pray…

Religious traditionAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic56%23%7%13%< 1%1,788
Evangelical Protestant83%11%2%3%1%1,870
Historically Black Protestant86%8%2%2%2%289
Jewish22%16%8%53%2%294
Mainline Protestant52%22%7%18%1%1,673
Mormon93%2%2%2%< 1%212
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")12%8%5%73%1%2,071
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among college graduates by frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who are ages…

Frequency of prayer18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least daily14%39%30%16%4,426
Weekly17%43%27%13%1,263
Monthly22%40%27%10%453
Seldom/never28%39%20%12%2,382
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of prayerYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least daily5%16%33%35%10%1%4,426
Weekly8%17%36%32%7%1%1,263
Monthly11%24%28%31%6%< 1%453
Seldom/never12%26%30%24%7%1%2,382
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of prayerMenWomenSample size
At least daily40%60%4,543
Weekly50%50%1,285
Monthly51%49%458
Seldom/never61%39%2,421
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Racial and ethnic composition among college graduates by frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who identify as…

Frequency of prayerWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least daily70%12%6%9%4%4,465
Weekly76%5%6%10%3%1,266
Monthly78%3%9%6%4%455
Seldom/never81%3%7%6%2%2,392
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Immigrant status among college graduates by frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of prayerImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least daily13%10%77%4,512
Weekly12%10%77%1,279
Monthly14%9%77%454
Seldom/never13%13%74%2,407
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Income distribution among college graduates by frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who have a household income of…

Frequency of prayerLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least daily16%19%36%29%3,973
Weekly12%15%35%39%1,146
Monthly12%14%36%39%419
Seldom/never12%17%35%36%2,214
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Marital status among college graduates by frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of prayerMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least daily64%4%11%5%16%4,518
Weekly62%6%10%3%20%1,278
Monthly57%9%10%1%23%457
Seldom/never49%12%7%3%30%2,408
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of prayerParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least daily36%64%4,525
Weekly35%65%1,283
Monthly31%69%458
Seldom/never24%76%2,416
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who say they…

Frequency of prayerBelieve 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 daily86%11%2%< 1%1%< 1%4,543
Weekly58%35%5%< 1%1%1%1,285
Monthly37%44%9%< 1%9%2%458
Seldom/never10%22%15%1%45%8%2,421
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Importance of religion in one's life among college graduates by frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who say religion is…

Frequency of prayerVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least daily77%18%3%2%1%4,543
Weekly37%49%10%3%1%1,285
Monthly12%60%20%6%< 1%458
Seldom/never4%18%33%44%< 1%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who attend religious services…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily61%29%10%< 1%4,543
Weekly27%49%23%< 1%1,285
Monthly6%62%32%< 1%458
Seldom/never3%26%71%< 1%2,421
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among college graduates by frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who attend prayer group…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily41%12%11%36%< 1%4,543
Weekly9%6%13%72%< 1%1,285
Monthly2%6%11%81%1%458
Seldom/never1%1%2%95%< 1%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who meditate…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily56%7%4%32%2%4,543
Weekly30%11%9%50%1%1,285
Monthly19%18%9%53%1%458
Seldom/never18%9%6%66%1%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

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

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily78%12%5%4%1%4,543
Weekly48%24%17%9%1%1,285
Monthly31%28%21%19%< 1%458
Seldom/never33%18%14%33%2%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

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

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily54%16%12%17%1%4,543
Weekly38%21%18%23%1%1,285
Monthly36%22%20%21%1%458
Seldom/never43%18%18%21%< 1%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

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

Frequency of prayerReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least daily51%10%31%5%3%4,543
Weekly18%17%51%12%2%1,285
Monthly9%18%55%15%3%458
Seldom/never2%20%52%24%2%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who say…

Frequency of prayerThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily47%52%1%1%4,543
Weekly30%68%1%1%1,285
Monthly29%70%1%1%458
Seldom/never18%81%1%1%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who read scripture…

Frequency of prayerAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least daily57%12%8%23%1%4,543
Weekly12%12%16%60%< 1%1,285
Monthly3%7%12%78%< 1%458
Seldom/never1%3%5%91%< 1%2,421
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Interpreting scripture among college graduates by frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of prayerWord 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 daily33%38%4%18%7%4,543
Weekly10%40%2%42%7%1,285
Monthly6%25%1%60%8%458
Seldom/never2%7%< 1%86%5%2,421
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Belief in Heaven among college graduates by frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who …in heaven

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily82%10%8%4,543
Weekly75%17%8%1,285
Monthly60%32%8%458
Seldom/never22%69%8%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who …in hell

Frequency of prayerBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least daily67%24%9%4,543
Weekly54%36%10%1,285
Monthly35%56%8%458
Seldom/never15%80%6%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who identify as…

Frequency of prayerRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least daily52%13%35%4,543
Weekly44%10%46%1,285
Monthly32%14%55%458
Seldom/never22%13%65%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of prayerConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least daily48%32%17%3%4,543
Weekly31%43%24%2%1,285
Monthly19%41%36%4%458
Seldom/never13%37%47%3%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who would rather have…

Frequency of prayerSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least daily64%30%3%3%4,543
Weekly59%36%2%2%1,285
Monthly51%42%3%4%458
Seldom/never46%47%4%4%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

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

Frequency of prayerDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%42%4%2%4,543
Weekly46%48%4%2%1,285
Monthly42%54%2%2%458
Seldom/never31%64%3%1%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who say abortion should be…

Frequency of prayerLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least daily43%53%4%4,543
Weekly67%31%2%1,285
Monthly76%23%2%458
Seldom/never88%10%2%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who say homosexuality…

Frequency of prayerShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least daily52%40%5%3%4,543
Weekly78%17%3%2%1,285
Monthly87%9%2%1%458
Seldom/never92%5%2%1%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of prayerStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least daily44%49%6%4,543
Weekly71%23%6%1,285
Monthly81%15%4%458
Seldom/never90%7%3%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who say…

Frequency of prayerStricter 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 daily40%54%3%3%4,543
Weekly32%66%2%1%1,285
Monthly24%73%1%2%458
Seldom/never20%77%2%1%2,421
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 frequency of prayer

% of college graduates who say humans…

Frequency of prayerEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least daily18%31%4%42%4%4,543
Weekly43%33%5%17%3%1,285
Monthly57%25%4%13%2%458
Seldom/never82%8%4%5%1%2,421
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