Frequency of meditation among adults with some college education

% of adults with some college education who meditate…

Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201441%9%4%45%1%9,589
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 adults with some college education by religious group

% of adults with some college education who meditate…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic38%9%4%48%1%1,810
Evangelical Protestant48%7%3%41%2%2,739
Historically Black Protestant56%7%3%32%1%600
Jewish28%6%6%59%2%138
Mainline Protestant37%9%5%48%1%1,567
Mormon59%8%2%29%2%224
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")26%12%5%56%1%1,950
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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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who are ages…

Frequency of meditation18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week20%32%28%20%4,124
Once or twice a month33%34%22%11%776
Several times a year26%34%25%14%391
Seldom/never34%34%22%9%4,010
Don't know7%36%25%32%141
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Generational cohort among adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of meditationYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week12%14%26%33%13%1%4,124
Once or twice a month23%18%26%25%7%1%776
Several times a year17%15%28%30%9%1%391
Seldom/never23%19%26%26%5%< 1%4,010
Don't know6%3%34%33%23%1%141
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Gender composition among adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of meditationMenWomenSample size
At least once a week43%57%4,210
Once or twice a month46%54%785
Several times a year58%42%394
Seldom/never48%52%4,050
Don't know58%42%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who identify as…

Frequency of meditationWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week62%17%2%14%6%4,133
Once or twice a month68%11%4%12%5%775
Several times a year71%10%5%9%5%394
Seldom/never72%9%3%11%4%4,006
Don't know69%11%4%13%3%143
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Immigrant status among adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of meditationImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week11%11%78%4,165
Once or twice a month9%12%79%779
Several times a year12%10%78%390
Seldom/never9%12%80%4,011
Don't know20%6%75%144
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Income distribution among adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week36%25%27%11%3,683
Once or twice a month30%23%30%18%707
Several times a year27%23%32%18%346
Seldom/never29%23%32%16%3,589
Don't know43%15%31%10%104
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of meditationMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week46%7%16%8%22%4,188
Once or twice a month40%9%14%4%33%784
Several times a year44%13%13%4%27%393
Seldom/never44%8%12%3%32%4,043
Don't know50%3%20%8%19%147
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of meditationParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week29%71%4,198
Once or twice a month25%75%785
Several times a year26%74%394
Seldom/never32%68%4,039
Don't know21%79%149
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week79%13%3%1%4%1%4,210
Once or twice a month56%25%6%< 1%10%3%785
Several times a year54%24%9%< 1%10%3%394
Seldom/never56%22%6%1%13%3%4,050
Don't know73%9%3%4%5%6%150
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Importance of religion in one's life among adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who say religion is…

Frequency of meditationVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week70%17%6%7%1%4,210
Once or twice a month42%29%17%12%< 1%785
Several times a year41%30%14%14%< 1%394
Seldom/never40%30%15%14%< 1%4,050
Don't know75%6%9%6%5%150
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Attendance at religious services among adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week48%29%22%1%4,210
Once or twice a month25%40%34%< 1%785
Several times a year25%41%34%1%394
Seldom/never23%39%37%< 1%4,050
Don't know51%19%25%5%150
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Frequency of prayer among adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who pray…

Frequency of meditationAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week78%10%3%9%1%4,210
Once or twice a month41%20%10%27%1%785
Several times a year41%18%9%31%1%394
Seldom/never41%19%7%32%1%4,050
Don't know71%8%3%10%9%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week38%11%8%42%1%4,210
Once or twice a month15%13%9%63%< 1%785
Several times a year12%7%14%67%1%394
Seldom/never14%7%8%71%< 1%4,050
Don't know38%10%8%36%8%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week79%10%4%6%1%4,210
Once or twice a month52%27%9%11%1%785
Several times a year45%20%22%12%1%394
Seldom/never47%17%12%23%2%4,050
Don't know69%7%2%11%10%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week59%15%8%16%1%4,210
Once or twice a month47%21%15%16%1%785
Several times a year42%18%22%19%< 1%394
Seldom/never37%18%15%30%1%4,050
Don't know48%7%13%17%15%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of meditationReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%10%36%5%3%4,210
Once or twice a month28%15%47%8%3%785
Several times a year24%13%53%8%2%394
Seldom/never26%10%53%9%2%4,050
Don't know53%5%29%5%8%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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%2%1%4,210
Once or twice a month30%69%1%< 1%785
Several times a year31%68%1%< 1%394
Seldom/never32%66%2%< 1%4,050
Don't know54%40%3%3%150
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Frequency of reading scripture among adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week57%10%6%27%1%4,210
Once or twice a month24%16%11%48%< 1%785
Several times a year18%9%25%47%1%394
Seldom/never22%10%9%59%< 1%4,050
Don't know54%6%5%20%15%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week37%27%4%24%8%4,210
Once or twice a month22%26%2%42%7%785
Several times a year20%30%1%42%7%394
Seldom/never22%30%2%39%7%4,050
Don't know40%19%7%22%12%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who …in heaven

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week77%16%7%4,210
Once or twice a month68%26%6%785
Several times a year68%25%7%394
Seldom/never71%21%7%4,050
Don't know65%17%19%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who …in hell

Frequency of meditationBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week64%28%8%4,210
Once or twice a month54%39%8%785
Several times a year50%40%10%394
Seldom/never58%34%8%4,050
Don't know64%23%13%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who identify as…

Frequency of meditationRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week39%19%42%4,210
Once or twice a month35%17%48%785
Several times a year32%13%56%394
Seldom/never41%16%43%4,050
Don't know46%28%27%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who are…

Frequency of meditationConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week41%32%21%6%4,210
Once or twice a month32%35%29%5%785
Several times a year25%45%25%4%394
Seldom/never35%36%23%7%4,050
Don't know46%21%20%13%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who would rather have…

Frequency of meditationSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%34%4%5%4,210
Once or twice a month55%41%2%3%785
Several times a year58%34%4%4%394
Seldom/never56%38%3%3%4,050
Don't know65%25%2%8%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week45%48%5%2%4,210
Once or twice a month43%54%2%1%785
Several times a year47%45%5%3%394
Seldom/never49%46%4%1%4,050
Don't know58%34%4%4%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who say abortion should be…

Frequency of meditationLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week47%48%5%4,210
Once or twice a month63%34%4%785
Several times a year65%32%3%394
Seldom/never58%38%4%4,050
Don't know39%46%15%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who say homosexuality…

Frequency of meditationShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week53%38%5%4%4,210
Once or twice a month71%22%4%3%785
Several times a year73%20%3%4%394
Seldom/never69%25%4%3%4,050
Don't know38%48%5%9%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of meditationStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week45%47%8%4,210
Once or twice a month64%31%5%785
Several times a year61%33%6%394
Seldom/never62%32%6%4,050
Don't know33%53%15%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week37%56%3%3%4,210
Once or twice a month33%64%2%1%785
Several times a year33%62%3%2%394
Seldom/never38%58%2%2%4,050
Don't know52%35%4%10%150
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 adults with some college education by frequency of meditation

% of adults with some college education 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 week21%29%4%43%4%4,210
Once or twice a month37%27%4%30%2%785
Several times a year40%27%3%26%4%394
Seldom/never37%27%4%30%3%4,050
Don't know15%18%12%45%11%150
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.