Survey yearBelieve 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
201457%19%6%< 1%14%3%8,798
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Belief in God among college graduates by religious group

% of college graduates who say they…

Religious traditionBelieve 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
Catholic65%27%4%< 1%2%1%1,788
Evangelical Protestant90%9%1%< 1%< 1%< 1%1,870
Historically Black Protestant90%7%1%1%< 1%< 1%289
Jewish30%31%14%1%22%3%294
Mainline Protestant63%27%6%1%2%2%1,673
Mormon88%8%2%< 1%1%1%212
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")17%19%12%< 1%44%8%2,071
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among college graduates by belief in God

% of college graduates who are ages…

Belief in God18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%41%29%15%4,959
Believe in God; fairly certain18%40%27%15%1,687
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%36%23%10%515
Do not believe in God33%39%17%11%1,149
Other/don't know if they believe in God19%40%25%16%252
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Generational cohort among college graduates by belief in God

% of college graduates who are…

Belief in GodYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain6%16%34%34%10%1%4,959
Believe in God; fairly certain8%19%31%33%8%1%1,687
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain12%27%27%27%6%1%515
Do not believe in God15%29%28%21%6%1%1,149
Other/don't know if they believe in God9%19%32%29%9%3%252
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Gender composition among college graduates by belief in God

% of college graduates who are…

Belief in GodMenWomenSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain42%58%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain50%50%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain59%41%519
Do not believe in God62%38%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God57%43%267
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Racial and ethnic composition among college graduates by belief in God

% of college graduates who identify as…

Belief in GodWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain71%11%5%9%3%4,998
Believe in God; fairly certain77%4%8%8%3%1,704
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain80%2%9%6%2%514
Do not believe in God80%2%8%7%3%1,149
Other/don't know if they believe in God85%3%6%3%3%252
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Immigrant status among college graduates by belief in God

% of college graduates who are…

Belief in GodImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain13%9%78%5,054
Believe in God; fairly certain14%12%74%1,710
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain15%13%72%516
Do not believe in God13%13%73%1,158
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%7%79%260
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who have a household income of…

Belief in GodLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain15%18%36%31%4,450
Believe in God; fairly certain13%14%35%38%1,529
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain14%18%32%36%475
Do not believe in God14%17%33%35%1,092
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%19%38%37%224
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who are…

Belief in GodMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain64%4%11%4%17%5,052
Believe in God; fairly certain61%7%9%3%21%1,718
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain49%12%7%3%28%518
Do not believe in God43%15%7%2%33%1,159
Other/don't know if they believe in God54%8%7%6%25%256
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who are…

Belief in GodParentsNon-parentsSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%64%5,068
Believe in God; fairly certain31%69%1,715
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain25%75%519
Do not believe in God21%79%1,160
Other/don't know if they believe in God28%72%266
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

Importance of religion in one's life among college graduates by belief in God

% of college graduates who say religion is…

Belief in GodVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%21%3%2%1%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain19%49%23%8%1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain4%29%45%22%< 1%519
Do not believe in God3%8%24%65%1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%19%36%35%4%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who attend religious services…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain56%32%12%< 1%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain18%47%35%< 1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain5%37%58%< 1%519
Do not believe in God2%19%78%< 1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%26%65%4%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who pray…

Belief in GodAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain76%15%3%5%1%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain28%27%12%32%1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain13%11%8%68%< 1%519
Do not believe in God2%2%3%93%< 1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God8%6%4%77%6%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who attend prayer group…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain36%10%11%42%1%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain7%6%9%77%< 1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain1%1%3%95%< 1%519
Do not believe in God1%2%2%95%< 1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God4%2%5%84%5%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who meditate…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%8%5%37%2%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain30%12%7%50%1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain24%11%7%57%< 1%519
Do not believe in God19%9%7%65%1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God26%7%6%56%5%267
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 belief in God

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

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain73%14%7%5%1%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain42%22%18%18%1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain31%19%15%34%1%519
Do not believe in God34%18%12%33%2%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God41%17%11%25%7%267
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 belief in God

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

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain49%17%13%20%1%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain41%20%18%21%1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain48%18%18%16%< 1%519
Do not believe in God49%19%16%16%< 1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God48%15%16%17%4%267
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 belief in God

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

Belief in GodReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain48%10%34%5%3%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain11%18%53%15%2%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%23%52%20%2%519
Do not believe in God1%22%47%28%1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God2%21%47%23%7%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who say…

Belief in GodThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%52%1%1%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain25%73%1%< 1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain16%81%1%2%519
Do not believe in God15%84%1%< 1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%84%1%1%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who read scripture…

Belief in GodAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain50%11%9%29%1%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain10%9%9%71%< 1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain2%2%7%88%< 1%519
Do not believe in God2%4%5%88%< 1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God6%5%5%80%4%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is…

Belief in GodWord 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain32%40%4%18%7%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain5%26%1%61%8%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain1%5%< 1%89%5%519
Do not believe in God< 1%1%< 1%96%3%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God1%2%1%83%13%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who …in heaven

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain84%9%7%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain61%28%11%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain29%60%12%519
Do not believe in God3%95%2%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God14%54%32%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who …in hell

Belief in GodBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain69%23%9%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain37%53%9%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain18%74%8%519
Do not believe in God2%96%2%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God7%67%27%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who identify as…

Belief in GodRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%13%34%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain35%11%54%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%13%67%519
Do not believe in God14%10%75%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God22%24%53%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who are…

Belief in GodConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain47%33%16%3%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain22%43%33%3%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain11%40%46%3%519
Do not believe in God9%31%58%2%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God13%40%39%8%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who would rather have…

Belief in GodSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain65%30%3%3%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain54%40%2%4%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain45%46%6%4%519
Do not believe in God36%57%3%4%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God52%33%8%6%267
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 belief in God

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

Belief in GodDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain53%41%4%2%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain42%53%3%2%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain26%67%4%2%519
Do not believe in God23%74%2%1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God31%58%7%4%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who say abortion should be…

Belief in GodLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%51%4%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain74%23%3%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain87%12%1%519
Do not believe in God91%7%2%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God87%8%6%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who say homosexuality…

Belief in GodShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain54%38%5%3%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain84%12%3%1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain93%4%1%1%519
Do not believe in God96%3%1%< 1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God85%7%5%3%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who …same-sex marriage

Belief in GodStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain46%47%6%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain78%16%5%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain92%5%2%519
Do not believe in God95%4%2%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God85%7%8%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who say…

Belief in GodStricter 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
Believe in God; absolutely certain41%54%3%3%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain26%71%2%1%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain19%78%2%2%519
Do not believe in God14%84%2%1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God23%68%6%4%267
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 belief in God

% of college graduates who say humans…

Belief in GodEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
Believe in God; absolutely certain19%33%4%40%4%5,083
Believe in God; fairly certain58%24%5%11%2%1,722
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain78%10%6%6%1%519
Do not believe in God93%2%1%4%< 1%1,164
Other/don't know if they believe in God77%5%10%3%5%267
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.