Frequency of meditation among college graduates

% of college graduates who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201439%9%6%45%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 meditation among college graduates by religious group

% of college graduates who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic37%10%7%46%1%1,788
Evangelical Protestant49%7%4%39%2%1,870
Historically Black Protestant62%8%3%26%1%289
Jewish28%6%8%57%1%294
Mainline Protestant36%10%6%47%1%1,673
Mormon69%10%1%18%2%212
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")27%10%6%56%1%2,071
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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 frequency of meditation

% of college graduates who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week15%36%30%19%3,508
Once or twice a month21%40%26%14%744
Several times a year25%42%22%11%430
Seldom/never22%43%24%11%3,801
Don't know13%33%24%31%118
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 meditation

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week5%16%29%36%12%1%3,508
Once or twice a month9%23%29%30%8%1%744
Several times a year12%20%35%25%7%1%430
Seldom/never9%21%34%28%6%1%3,801
Don't know5%14%26%33%16%6%118
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 meditation

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week43%57%3,588
Once or twice a month45%55%757
Several times a year45%55%443
Seldom/never52%48%3,880
Don't know49%51%130
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 frequency of meditation

% of college graduates who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week68%11%6%10%4%3,521
Once or twice a month75%7%7%8%4%749
Several times a year72%3%11%10%4%435
Seldom/never80%5%6%6%2%3,829
Don't know72%11%8%8%1%125
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 frequency of meditation

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week15%10%75%3,563
Once or twice a month12%11%77%752
Several times a year16%11%74%438
Seldom/never11%11%78%3,862
Don't know22%13%64%126
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 frequency of meditation

% of college graduates who have a household income of…

Frequency of meditationLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week18%19%35%28%3,153
Once or twice a month14%17%38%32%687
Several times a year14%17%33%36%396
Seldom/never11%16%35%38%3,483
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 frequency of meditation

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week59%6%13%5%17%3,563
Once or twice a month60%7%8%3%21%755
Several times a year53%8%7%3%29%439
Seldom/never60%8%7%3%23%3,865
Don't know59%< 1%10%10%21%123
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 meditation

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week30%70%3,576
Once or twice a month35%65%757
Several times a year29%71%443
Seldom/never34%66%3,867
Don't know26%74%128
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 meditation

% of college graduates who say they…

Frequency of meditationBelieve 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 week72%15%4%< 1%7%2%3,588
Once or twice a month50%26%8%1%13%2%757
Several times a year47%24%8%1%16%3%443
Seldom/never47%22%8%< 1%20%4%3,880
Don't know70%7%2%3%7%10%130
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 frequency of meditation

% of college graduates who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week63%19%8%8%1%3,588
Once or twice a month39%33%15%12%1%757
Several times a year34%36%18%12%1%443
Seldom/never35%27%18%20%< 1%3,880
Don't know61%17%6%9%7%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who attend religious services…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%29%20%< 1%3,588
Once or twice a month31%38%31%< 1%757
Several times a year25%43%31%< 1%443
Seldom/never26%35%39%< 1%3,880
Don't know59%19%14%8%130
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 frequency of meditation

% of college graduates who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week72%11%3%13%1%3,588
Once or twice a month42%19%11%28%1%757
Several times a year34%24%9%32%1%443
Seldom/never36%16%6%41%< 1%3,880
Don't know57%6%5%16%15%130
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 participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among college graduates by frequency of meditation

% of college graduates who attend prayer group…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week36%9%10%44%1%3,588
Once or twice a month15%11%9%64%< 1%757
Several times a year9%7%14%71%< 1%443
Seldom/never13%6%7%74%< 1%3,880
Don't know38%9%6%34%14%130
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 meditation

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

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week78%12%5%5%1%3,588
Once or twice a month55%24%10%10%1%757
Several times a year42%23%22%12%1%443
Seldom/never44%19%14%22%1%3,880
Don't know61%7%7%9%17%130
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 meditation

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

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week62%16%9%12%1%3,588
Once or twice a month49%21%15%15%< 1%757
Several times a year42%19%23%15%1%443
Seldom/never35%19%18%27%1%3,880
Don't know41%10%10%25%14%130
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 meditation

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

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%15%33%8%4%3,588
Once or twice a month22%18%45%13%2%757
Several times a year20%18%44%16%2%443
Seldom/never23%13%47%14%2%3,880
Don't know48%2%26%12%11%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who say…

Frequency of meditationThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%58%1%1%3,588
Once or twice a month29%70%1%1%757
Several times a year26%72%1%1%443
Seldom/never33%66%1%1%3,880
Don't know42%52%2%4%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who read scripture…

Frequency of meditationAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week50%9%7%33%< 1%3,588
Once or twice a month22%16%10%53%< 1%757
Several times a year13%9%19%58%1%443
Seldom/never19%8%8%65%< 1%3,880
Don't know50%7%5%27%11%130
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 frequency of meditation

% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of meditationWord 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 week27%30%3%33%6%3,588
Once or twice a month12%29%1%50%7%757
Several times a year8%28%2%54%8%443
Seldom/never15%28%1%50%6%3,880
Don't know38%14%7%22%19%130
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 frequency of meditation

% of college graduates who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week68%23%9%3,588
Once or twice a month58%34%7%757
Several times a year57%35%7%443
Seldom/never60%33%7%3,880
Don't know57%17%27%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week54%38%8%3,588
Once or twice a month41%51%8%757
Several times a year39%49%12%443
Seldom/never46%46%7%3,880
Don't know44%25%31%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week42%14%44%3,588
Once or twice a month35%11%54%757
Several times a year32%14%54%443
Seldom/never42%12%46%3,880
Don't know41%25%34%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week38%33%26%3%3,588
Once or twice a month27%39%31%3%757
Several times a year22%42%33%2%443
Seldom/never32%36%29%3%3,880
Don't know49%26%16%10%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%36%4%3%3,588
Once or twice a month54%39%3%4%757
Several times a year54%41%2%3%443
Seldom/never59%36%2%3%3,880
Don't know50%35%7%8%130
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 meditation

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

Frequency of meditationDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%50%4%2%3,588
Once or twice a month36%57%5%2%757
Several times a year39%55%4%2%443
Seldom/never47%48%3%2%3,880
Don't know49%44%4%3%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%42%4%3,588
Once or twice a month68%28%3%757
Several times a year69%29%2%443
Seldom/never66%32%2%3,880
Don't know35%55%10%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week61%32%4%3%3,588
Once or twice a month78%16%3%3%757
Several times a year77%17%4%2%443
Seldom/never75%21%3%2%3,880
Don't know42%38%12%7%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week54%40%6%3,588
Once or twice a month73%22%5%757
Several times a year74%21%5%443
Seldom/never68%27%5%3,880
Don't know35%54%11%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who say…

Frequency of meditationStricter 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 week35%60%3%3%3,588
Once or twice a month24%71%2%2%757
Several times a year25%71%1%3%443
Seldom/never32%64%2%1%3,880
Don't know44%39%6%11%130
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 meditation

% of college graduates who say humans…

Frequency of meditationEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week31%27%4%33%4%3,588
Once or twice a month49%28%4%17%2%757
Several times a year52%26%5%15%2%443
Seldom/never50%22%4%22%2%3,880
Don't know22%12%9%43%14%130
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.