Project CORE: Spring 2023 Comprehensive Report (Commonwealth Campuses)
Overall
Number of Participants by Penn State Campus | ||
Campus | Number of Participants | |
---|---|---|
Behrend/Erie | ||
Behrend/Erie | 360 | |
Harrisburg | ||
Harrisburg | 229 | |
Altoona | ||
Altoona | 207 | |
Abington | ||
Abington | 200 | |
Berks | ||
Berks | 129 | |
University College Campuses | ||
Brandywine | 71 | |
Scranton | 68 | |
Lehigh Valley | 52 | |
Schuylkill | 49 | |
York | 47 | |
Kensington | 43 | |
Fayette | 40 | |
Hazelton | 40 | |
Mont Alto | 35 | |
Wilkes-Barre | 35 | |
Beaver | 32 | |
DuBois | 28 | |
Greater Allegheny | 27 | |
Shenango | 17 | |
Total | — | 584 |
Grand Total | — | 1,709 |
Number of Participants for Future Research | |
Campus | Frequency |
---|---|
Yes, I would like to be contacted for future research studies. | |
Behrend/Erie | 231 |
Harrisburg | 142 |
Altoona | 147 |
Abington | 128 |
Berks | 87 |
University College Campuses | 392 |
Survey Duration | |
Campus | Median Survey Duration (in minutes) |
---|---|
Behrend/Erie | 22.6 |
Harrisburg | 23.1 |
Altoona | 25.8 |
Abington | 23.6 |
Berks | 23.2 |
University College Campuses | 24.2 |
Demographics
General Demographics
Age
Age | |||||||
How old are you? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Age | |||||||
18 | 367 (21.5%) | 69 (19.2%) | 44 (19.2%) | 34 (16.4%) | 57 (28.5%) | 26 (20.2%) | 137 (23.5%) |
19 | 508 (29.7%) | 77 (21.4%) | 66 (28.8%) | 69 (33.3%) | 63 (31.5%) | 47 (36.4%) | 186 (31.8%) |
20 | 380 (22.2%) | 87 (24.2%) | 43 (18.8%) | 65 (31.4%) | 36 (18.0%) | 22 (17.1%) | 127 (21.7%) |
21 | 251 (14.7%) | 83 (23.1%) | 31 (13.5%) | 22 (10.6%) | 27 (13.5%) | 17 (13.2%) | 71 (12.2%) |
22 | 142 (8.3%) | 38 (10.6%) | 25 (10.9%) | 12 (5.8%) | 13 (6.5%) | 12 (9.3%) | 42 (7.2%) |
23 | 47 (2.8%) | Less than 5 | 15 (6.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 19 (3.3%) |
24 | 14 (0.8%) | Less than 5 | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | 0 (0.0%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Mean Age | 19.70 (1.39) | 19.90 (1.35) | 19.97 (1.61) | 19.65 (1.25) | 19.44 (1.31) | 19.67 (1.41) | 19.59 (1.36) |
1 n (%); Mean (SD) |
Biological Sex
Sex Assigned at Birth | |||||||
What sex were you assigned at birth, such as on an original birth certificate? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Sex | |||||||
Female | 934 (54.7%) | 173 (48.1%) | 119 (52.0%) | 133 (64.3%) | 112 (56.0%) | 69 (53.5%) | 328 (56.2%) |
Male | 761 (44.5%) | 183 (50.8%) | 107 (46.7%) | 74 (35.7%) | 88 (44.0%) | 59 (45.7%) | 250 (42.8%) |
Intersex | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Not listed | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | 13 (0.8%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
1 n (%) |
Gender Identity
Current Gender | |||||||
How do you describe yourself? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Gender | |||||||
Woman | 890 (52.1%) | 162 (45.0%) | 113 (49.3%) | 129 (62.3%) | 105 (52.5%) | 68 (52.7%) | 313 (53.6%) |
Man | 740 (43.3%) | 180 (50.0%) | 100 (43.7%) | 73 (35.3%) | 84 (42.0%) | 59 (45.7%) | 244 (41.8%) |
Genderqueer | 12 (0.7%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (1.2%) |
Gender Nonconforming | 12 (0.7%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
Non-binary | 39 (2.3%) | 10 (2.8%) | 9 (3.9%) | Less than 5 | 8 (4.0%) | Less than 5 | 9 (1.5%) |
Not listed | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | 13 (0.8%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
1 n (%) |
Sexual Identity
Sexual Identity/Orientation | |||||||
Do you consider yourself generally to be: | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Gender | |||||||
Heterosexual or straight | 1,325 (77.5%) | 272 (75.6%) | 178 (77.7%) | 169 (81.6%) | 147 (73.5%) | 114 (88.4%) | 445 (76.2%) |
Gay | 13 (0.8%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
Lesbian | 30 (1.8%) | 7 (1.9%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 12 (2.1%) |
Bisexual | 172 (10.1%) | 45 (12.5%) | 21 (9.2%) | 15 (7.2%) | 17 (8.5%) | 7 (5.4%) | 67 (11.5%) |
Pansexual | 35 (2.0%) | 7 (1.9%) | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 11 (1.9%) |
Asexual | 24 (1.4%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (1.2%) |
Queer | 38 (2.2%) | 9 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 13 (6.5%) | Less than 5 | 9 (1.5%) |
Questioning | 27 (1.6%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 14 (2.4%) |
Not listed | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | 41 (2.4%) | 9 (2.5%) | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | 13 (2.2%) |
1 n (%) |
Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM)
Sexual and Gender Minority | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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SGM | |||||||
Yes | 340 (19.9%) | 77 (21.4%) | 46 (20.1%) | 34 (16.4%) | 46 (23.0%) | 12 (9.3%) | 125 (21.4%) |
No | 1,323 (77.4%) | 272 (75.6%) | 177 (77.3%) | 169 (81.6%) | 146 (73.0%) | 114 (88.4%) | 445 (76.2%) |
Missing Information | 46 (2.7%) | 11 (3.1%) | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | 8 (4.0%) | Less than 5 | 14 (2.4%) |
1 n (%) |
Racial Identity
Race | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Race | |||||||
White only | 1,209 (70.7%) | 303 (84.2%) | 124 (54.1%) | 168 (81.2%) | 88 (44.0%) | 95 (73.6%) | 431 (73.8%) |
Black only | 93 (5.4%) | 8 (2.2%) | 12 (5.2%) | 9 (4.3%) | 26 (13.0%) | 6 (4.7%) | 32 (5.5%) |
Asian only | 234 (13.7%) | 35 (9.7%) | 67 (29.3%) | 13 (6.3%) | 56 (28.0%) | 11 (8.5%) | 52 (8.9%) |
Native American only | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Pacific Islander only | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Other Race (only one) | 32 (1.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | 5 (3.9%) | 13 (2.2%) |
Multiracial | 88 (5.1%) | 10 (2.8%) | 13 (5.7%) | 10 (4.8%) | 13 (6.5%) | 10 (7.8%) | 32 (5.5%) |
Missing/Decline to answer | 50 (2.9%) | Less than 5 | 10 (4.4%) | Less than 5 | 11 (5.5%) | Less than 5 | 22 (3.8%) |
Note: Participants who selected more than one race were categorized as ‘Multiracial’ | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Ethnicity
Hispanic Ethnicity | |||||||
Are you of Hispanic or Latinx origin? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Hispanic | |||||||
Yes | 141 (8.3%) | 12 (3.3%) | 18 (7.9%) | 11 (5.3%) | 31 (15.5%) | 14 (10.9%) | 55 (9.4%) |
No | 1,547 (90.5%) | 347 (96.4%) | 205 (89.5%) | 195 (94.2%) | 167 (83.5%) | 113 (87.6%) | 520 (89.0%) |
Prefer not to answer | 21 (1.2%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 9 (1.5%) |
1 n (%) |
Height
Weight
Food and Housing Insecurity (Past Month)
Food Security (individual items)
Food did not last | |||||||
The food that I bought just didnt last, and I didnt have money to get more | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Often true | 79 (4.6%) | 15 (4.2%) | 9 (3.9%) | 11 (5.3%) | 12 (6.0%) | 6 (4.7%) | 26 (4.5%) |
Sometimes true | 441 (25.8%) | 92 (25.6%) | 58 (25.3%) | 54 (26.1%) | 61 (30.5%) | 33 (25.6%) | 143 (24.5%) |
Never true | 1,147 (67.1%) | 247 (68.6%) | 150 (65.5%) | 138 (66.7%) | 122 (61.0%) | 88 (68.2%) | 402 (68.8%) |
Prefer not to answer | 42 (2.5%) | 6 (1.7%) | 12 (5.2%) | Less than 5 | 5 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | 13 (2.2%) |
1 n (%) |
Balanced Meals | |||||||
I couldnt afford to eat balanced meals | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Often true | 179 (10.5%) | 40 (11.1%) | 23 (10.0%) | 22 (10.6%) | 21 (10.5%) | 8 (6.2%) | 65 (11.1%) |
Sometimes true | 457 (26.7%) | 98 (27.2%) | 59 (25.8%) | 60 (29.0%) | 65 (32.5%) | 36 (27.9%) | 139 (23.8%) |
Never true | 1,041 (60.9%) | 220 (61.1%) | 138 (60.3%) | 122 (58.9%) | 112 (56.0%) | 83 (64.3%) | 366 (62.7%) |
Prefer not to answer | 32 (1.9%) | Less than 5 | 9 (3.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 14 (2.4%) |
1 n (%) |
Skipped Meals | |||||||
In the past 30 days, did you ever cut the size of your meals or skip meals because there wasnt enough money for food? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Often true | 144 (8.4%) | 28 (7.8%) | 20 (8.7%) | 22 (10.6%) | 21 (10.5%) | 11 (8.5%) | 42 (7.2%) |
Sometimes true | 392 (22.9%) | 82 (22.8%) | 50 (21.8%) | 46 (22.2%) | 56 (28.0%) | 30 (23.3%) | 128 (21.9%) |
Never true | 1,137 (66.5%) | 247 (68.6%) | 149 (65.1%) | 135 (65.2%) | 120 (60.0%) | 86 (66.7%) | 400 (68.5%) |
Prefer not to answer | 36 (2.1%) | Less than 5 | 10 (4.4%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 14 (2.4%) |
1 n (%) |
Eat Less | |||||||
Did you ever eat less than you felt you should because there wasnt enough money for food? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 459 (26.9%) | 80 (22.2%) | 67 (29.3%) | 65 (31.6%) | 62 (31.0%) | 30 (23.3%) | 155 (26.6%) |
No | 1,203 (70.5%) | 274 (76.1%) | 151 (65.9%) | 137 (66.5%) | 133 (66.5%) | 95 (73.6%) | 413 (70.8%) |
Prefer not to answer | 45 (2.6%) | 6 (1.7%) | 11 (4.8%) | Less than 5 | 5 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | 15 (2.6%) |
1 n (%) |
Didn't Eat | |||||||
Were you ever hungry but didnt eat because there wasnt enough money for food? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 361 (21.2%) | 67 (18.7%) | 45 (19.7%) | 47 (22.7%) | 48 (24.1%) | 24 (18.8%) | 130 (22.3%) |
No | 1,309 (76.7%) | 286 (79.7%) | 175 (76.4%) | 157 (75.8%) | 149 (74.9%) | 100 (78.1%) | 442 (75.7%) |
Prefer not to answer | 36 (2.1%) | 6 (1.7%) | 9 (3.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 12 (2.1%) |
1 n (%) |
Food Security (combined)
Past Month Food Security | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Food Insecure | 626 (36.6%) | 127 (35.3%) | 80 (34.9%) | 83 (40.1%) | 87 (43.5%) | 46 (35.7%) | 203 (34.8%) |
Food Secure | 1,083 (63.4%) | 233 (64.7%) | 149 (65.1%) | 124 (59.9%) | 113 (56.5%) | 83 (64.3%) | 381 (65.2%) |
1 n (%) |
Housing Security (individual items)
Didn't Pay Full Rent | |||||||
In the past 30 days, did you NOT pay or underpay your rent? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 46 (2.7%) | 7 (1.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 10 (5.0%) | Less than 5 | 22 (3.8%) |
No | 1,602 (94.0%) | 343 (95.5%) | 216 (94.7%) | 200 (96.6%) | 179 (89.9%) | 123 (95.3%) | 541 (92.8%) |
Prefer not to answer | 57 (3.3%) | 9 (2.5%) | 9 (3.9%) | Less than 5 | 10 (5.0%) | 5 (3.9%) | 20 (3.4%) |
1 n (%) |
Didn't Fully Pay Utilities | |||||||
In the past 30 days, did you NOT pay the full amount of a gas, oil or electricity bill? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 88 (5.2%) | 9 (2.5%) | 9 (3.9%) | 10 (4.9%) | 10 (5.0%) | 7 (5.4%) | 43 (7.4%) |
No | 1,568 (91.9%) | 342 (95.3%) | 210 (91.7%) | 191 (92.7%) | 182 (91.0%) | 117 (90.7%) | 526 (90.2%) |
Prefer not to answer | 50 (2.9%) | 8 (2.2%) | 10 (4.4%) | 5 (2.4%) | 8 (4.0%) | 5 (3.9%) | 14 (2.4%) |
1 n (%) |
Moved More Than Once | |||||||
In the past 30 days, have you moved two times or more? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 8 (0.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
No | 1,670 (97.9%) | 350 (97.8%) | 221 (96.9%) | 203 (98.1%) | 197 (98.5%) | 126 (98.4%) | 573 (98.1%) |
Prefer not to answer | 27 (1.6%) | 5 (1.4%) | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 9 (1.5%) |
1 n (%) |
Exceeded House Capacity | |||||||
In the past 30 days, did you live with others beyond the expected capacity of the house or apartment? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 44 (2.6%) | 7 (2.0%) | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | 11 (5.5%) | Less than 5 | 14 (2.4%) |
No | 1,632 (95.9%) | 346 (96.9%) | 216 (94.3%) | 201 (97.6%) | 185 (93.0%) | 124 (96.1%) | 560 (96.4%) |
Prefer not to answer | 25 (1.5%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (1.2%) |
1 n (%) |
Housing Security (combined)
Past Month Housing Security | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Housing Insecure | 134 (8.2%) | 14 (4.1%) | 14 (6.5%) | 13 (6.5%) | 25 (13.2%) | 10 (8.1%) | 58 (10.3%) |
Housing Secure | 1,500 (91.8%) | 330 (95.9%) | 202 (93.5%) | 187 (93.5%) | 165 (86.8%) | 113 (91.9%) | 503 (89.7%) |
1 n (%) |
Residence
Home Residence | |||||||
Is your home residence (when not in school)…. | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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In Pennsylvania | 1,388 (81.2%) | 295 (81.9%) | 161 (70.3%) | 162 (78.3%) | 153 (76.5%) | 103 (79.8%) | 514 (88.0%) |
In the US, but a different state other than Pennsylvania | 245 (14.3%) | 46 (12.8%) | 42 (18.3%) | 41 (19.8%) | 36 (18.0%) | 18 (14.0%) | 62 (10.6%) |
Outside of the US (international student) | 67 (3.9%) | 19 (5.3%) | 23 (10.0%) | Less than 5 | 10 (5.0%) | 6 (4.7%) | 5 (0.9%) |
Prefer not to answer | 9 (0.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
1 n (%) |
Residence During Academic Year | |||||||
Where do you live during the academic year? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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College dorm/residence hall | 470 (27.5%) | 162 (45.0%) | 52 (22.7%) | 68 (32.9%) | 48 (24.0%) | 53 (41.1%) | 87 (14.9%) |
House/apartment/room (not college-affiliated) | 396 (23.2%) | 108 (30.0%) | 81 (35.4%) | 74 (35.7%) | 32 (16.0%) | 10 (7.8%) | 91 (15.6%) |
Parents or relatives home | 820 (48.0%) | 86 (23.9%) | 90 (39.3%) | 63 (30.4%) | 118 (59.0%) | 66 (51.2%) | 397 (68.0%) |
Fraternity/sorority house | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Other | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | 17 (1.0%) | Less than 5 | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 8 (1.4%) |
1 n (%) |
Currently Living With… (Multiple Choice)
Currently Living With | |||||||
Who are you living with today? Check all that apply. | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Spouse/significant other | 84 (4.9%) | 19 (5.3%) | 10 (4.4%) | 11 (5.3%) | 5 (2.5%) | 8 (6.2%) | 31 (5.3%) |
Children under your care | 9 (0.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
Parents, caregivers, stepparents, etc. | 978 (57.2%) | 134 (37.2%) | 110 (48.0%) | 85 (41.1%) | 131 (65.5%) | 84 (65.1%) | 434 (74.3%) |
Extended family (such as aunts, uncles, grandparents) | 67 (3.9%) | 10 (2.8%) | 8 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | 15 (7.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 21 (3.6%) |
Sibling(s) | 507 (29.7%) | 71 (19.7%) | 48 (21.0%) | 56 (27.1%) | 71 (35.5%) | 47 (36.4%) | 214 (36.6%) |
Friend(s)/acquaintance(s) | 146 (8.5%) | 55 (15.3%) | 20 (8.7%) | 29 (14.0%) | 12 (6.0%) | 6 (4.7%) | 24 (4.1%) |
Roommate(s) | 590 (34.5%) | 188 (52.2%) | 102 (44.5%) | 103 (49.8%) | 60 (30.0%) | 42 (32.6%) | 95 (16.3%) |
Currently live alone | 89 (5.2%) | 28 (7.8%) | 10 (4.4%) | 15 (7.2%) | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 27 (4.6%) |
Currently homeless | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Other | 14 (0.8%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
1 n (%) |
Homelessness During College
Homelessness | |||||||
Since starting college, have you ever been homeless (homeless meaning: lacked a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence)? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 24 (1.4%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 10 (1.7%) |
No | 1,668 (97.6%) | 354 (98.3%) | 221 (96.5%) | 202 (97.6%) | 197 (98.5%) | 126 (97.7%) | 568 (97.3%) |
Prefer not to answer | 17 (1.0%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 6 (1.0%) |
1 n (%) |
Family Demographics
Mother's Education Level | |||||||
What was the highest level of education completed by your Mother? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Do not know mothers education level | 49 (2.9%) | 11 (3.1%) | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | 11 (5.5%) | 7 (5.4%) | 12 (2.1%) |
Did not complete high school | 66 (3.9%) | 5 (1.4%) | 11 (4.8%) | 6 (2.9%) | 14 (7.0%) | Less than 5 | 29 (5.0%) |
High school diploma or equivalent | 469 (27.4%) | 80 (22.2%) | 45 (19.7%) | 55 (26.6%) | 52 (26.0%) | 35 (27.1%) | 202 (34.6%) |
Vocational/technical training | 95 (5.6%) | 20 (5.6%) | 9 (3.9%) | 17 (8.2%) | 10 (5.0%) | 7 (5.4%) | 32 (5.5%) |
Associates degree | 215 (12.6%) | 45 (12.5%) | 42 (18.3%) | 32 (15.5%) | 21 (10.5%) | 15 (11.6%) | 60 (10.3%) |
Bachelors degree | 486 (28.4%) | 123 (34.2%) | 62 (27.1%) | 60 (29.0%) | 51 (25.5%) | 34 (26.4%) | 156 (26.7%) |
Masters degree or equivalent | 255 (14.9%) | 59 (16.4%) | 42 (18.3%) | 31 (15.0%) | 27 (13.5%) | 27 (20.9%) | 69 (11.8%) |
Doctoral degree- research/scholarship (PhD) | 16 (0.9%) | 5 (1.4%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Doctoral degree- professional practice (MD, etc.) | 15 (0.9%) | 5 (1.4%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | 43 (2.5%) | 7 (1.9%) | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | 9 (4.5%) | Less than 5 | 16 (2.7%) |
1 n (%) |
Father's Education Level | |||||||
What is the highest level of education completed by your Father? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Do not know fathers education level | 95 (5.6%) | 15 (4.2%) | 13 (5.7%) | 15 (7.2%) | 18 (9.0%) | 9 (7.0%) | 25 (4.3%) |
Did not complete high school | 86 (5.0%) | 8 (2.2%) | 12 (5.2%) | 8 (3.9%) | 19 (9.5%) | Less than 5 | 35 (6.0%) |
High school diploma or equivalent | 465 (27.2%) | 84 (23.3%) | 41 (17.9%) | 62 (30.0%) | 57 (28.5%) | 36 (27.9%) | 185 (31.7%) |
Vocational/technical training | 145 (8.5%) | 39 (10.8%) | 16 (7.0%) | 22 (10.6%) | 13 (6.5%) | 8 (6.2%) | 47 (8.0%) |
Associates degree | 119 (7.0%) | 20 (5.6%) | 13 (5.7%) | 17 (8.2%) | 10 (5.0%) | 12 (9.3%) | 47 (8.0%) |
Bachelors degree | 473 (27.7%) | 113 (31.4%) | 73 (31.9%) | 51 (24.6%) | 45 (22.5%) | 38 (29.5%) | 153 (26.2%) |
Masters degree or equivalent | 203 (11.9%) | 52 (14.4%) | 34 (14.8%) | 24 (11.6%) | 20 (10.0%) | 15 (11.6%) | 58 (9.9%) |
Doctoral degree- research/scholarship (PhD) | 42 (2.5%) | 12 (3.3%) | 10 (4.4%) | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 8 (1.4%) |
Doctoral degree- professional practice (MD, etc.) | 25 (1.5%) | 10 (2.8%) | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | 56 (3.3%) | 7 (1.9%) | 12 (5.2%) | Less than 5 | 10 (5.0%) | Less than 5 | 22 (3.8%) |
1 n (%) |
First Generation Student | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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First generation student | 633 (37.0%) | 101 (28.1%) | 66 (28.8%) | 86 (41.5%) | 82 (41.0%) | 44 (34.1%) | 254 (43.5%) |
Not first generation student | 1,009 (59.0%) | 247 (68.6%) | 151 (65.9%) | 119 (57.5%) | 104 (52.0%) | 79 (61.2%) | 309 (52.9%) |
Incomplete information | 67 (3.9%) | 12 (3.3%) | 12 (5.2%) | Less than 5 | 14 (7.0%) | 6 (4.7%) | 21 (3.6%) |
1 n (%) |
Born in the US | |||||||
Were you born in the United States? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 1,484 (86.8%) | 322 (89.4%) | 166 (72.5%) | 192 (92.8%) | 154 (77.0%) | 120 (93.0%) | 530 (90.8%) |
No | 214 (12.5%) | 38 (10.6%) | 59 (25.8%) | 14 (6.8%) | 45 (22.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 49 (8.4%) |
Dont know | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | 11 (0.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
1 n (%) |
Mother Born in the US | |||||||
Was your mother born in the United States? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 1,241 (72.6%) | 303 (84.2%) | 125 (54.6%) | 173 (83.6%) | 95 (47.5%) | 91 (70.5%) | 454 (77.7%) |
No | 442 (25.9%) | 55 (15.3%) | 99 (43.2%) | 32 (15.5%) | 101 (50.5%) | 37 (28.7%) | 118 (20.2%) |
Dont know | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | 23 (1.3%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 11 (1.9%) |
1 n (%) |
Father Born in the US | |||||||
Was your father born in the United States? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 1,258 (73.6%) | 307 (85.3%) | 130 (56.8%) | 176 (85.0%) | 92 (46.0%) | 100 (77.5%) | 453 (77.6%) |
No | 415 (24.3%) | 51 (14.2%) | 93 (40.6%) | 28 (13.5%) | 99 (49.5%) | 27 (20.9%) | 117 (20.0%) |
Dont know | 15 (0.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | 21 (1.2%) | Less than 5 | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 10 (1.7%) |
1 n (%) |
Physical Appearance
Appearance | |||||||
A persons appearance, style, dress, or mannerisms (such as the way they walk or talk) may affect the way people think of them. On average, how do you think other people at school would describe your appearance, style, dress, or mannerisms? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Mostly feminine | 501 (29.3%) | 89 (24.7%) | 60 (26.2%) | 81 (39.1%) | 52 (26.0%) | 40 (31.0%) | 179 (30.7%) |
Somewhat feminine | 249 (14.6%) | 50 (13.9%) | 39 (17.0%) | 26 (12.6%) | 30 (15.0%) | 18 (14.0%) | 86 (14.7%) |
Equally feminine and masculine | 170 (9.9%) | 32 (8.9%) | 22 (9.6%) | 18 (8.7%) | 24 (12.0%) | 13 (10.1%) | 61 (10.4%) |
Somewhat masculine | 134 (7.8%) | 30 (8.3%) | 26 (11.4%) | 14 (6.8%) | 15 (7.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 40 (6.8%) |
Mostly masculine | 583 (34.1%) | 145 (40.3%) | 68 (29.7%) | 61 (29.5%) | 69 (34.5%) | 44 (34.1%) | 196 (33.6%) |
Neither feminine nor masculine | 41 (2.4%) | 9 (2.5%) | 5 (2.2%) | 6 (2.9%) | 7 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | 11 (1.9%) |
Prefer not to say | 31 (1.8%) | 5 (1.4%) | 9 (3.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 11 (1.9%) |
1 n (%) |
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Less than 18.5 | 102 (6.2%) | 16 (4.5%) | 28 (13.0%) | 7 (3.4%) | 14 (7.2%) | 7 (5.6%) | 30 (5.3%) |
Greater than 18.5, Less than 25 | 865 (52.2%) | 189 (53.7%) | 104 (48.4%) | 96 (47.3%) | 103 (52.8%) | 73 (58.4%) | 300 (53.0%) |
Greater than 25, Less than 30 | 404 (24.4%) | 94 (26.7%) | 55 (25.6%) | 58 (28.6%) | 42 (21.5%) | 27 (21.6%) | 128 (22.6%) |
Greater than 30 | 285 (17.2%) | 53 (15.1%) | 28 (13.0%) | 42 (20.7%) | 36 (18.5%) | 18 (14.4%) | 108 (19.1%) |
1 n (%) |
Employment
Employment Status | |||||||
Are you employed during the academic year, including, for example, work study? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes, I work full time (average 35 or more hours per week) | 77 (4.5%) | 10 (2.8%) | 9 (3.9%) | 11 (5.3%) | 8 (4.0%) | 6 (4.7%) | 33 (5.7%) |
Yes, I work part time (average less than 35 hours per week) | 990 (57.9%) | 185 (51.4%) | 130 (56.8%) | 104 (50.2%) | 117 (58.5%) | 74 (57.4%) | 380 (65.1%) |
No, I do not work | 619 (36.2%) | 161 (44.7%) | 86 (37.6%) | 91 (44.0%) | 68 (34.0%) | 47 (36.4%) | 166 (28.4%) |
Prefer not to answer | 23 (1.3%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
1 n (%) |
Number of Jobs | |||||||
How many jobs do you work? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,0671 | Behrend/Erie, N = 1951 | Harrisburg, N = 1391 | Altoona, N = 1151 | Abington, N = 1251 | Berks, N = 801 | University College Campuses, N = 4131 | |
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1 | 774 (72.5%) | 129 (66.2%) | 109 (78.4%) | 92 (80.0%) | 100 (80.0%) | 63 (78.8%) | 281 (68.0%) |
2 | 251 (23.5%) | 59 (30.3%) | 27 (19.4%) | 22 (19.1%) | 21 (16.8%) | 16 (20.0%) | 106 (25.7%) |
3 | 29 (2.7%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 17 (4.1%) |
4+ | 11 (1.0%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 8 (1.9%) |
Prefer not to answer | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This question was only asked to participants who reported being employed | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Substance Use
Alcohol
Lifetime Alcohol Use | |||||||
Have you ever tried an alcoholic beverage- more than just a few sips? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes, in the last 30 days | 567 (33.2%) | 156 (43.3%) | 62 (27.1%) | 87 (42.0%) | 55 (27.5%) | 44 (34.1%) | 163 (27.9%) |
Yes, but not in the last 30 days | 359 (21.0%) | 63 (17.5%) | 46 (20.1%) | 45 (21.7%) | 31 (15.5%) | 27 (20.9%) | 147 (25.2%) |
No | 707 (41.4%) | 124 (34.4%) | 107 (46.7%) | 72 (34.8%) | 107 (53.5%) | 53 (41.1%) | 244 (41.8%) |
Prefer not to answer | 76 (4.4%) | 17 (4.7%) | 14 (6.1%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.5%) | 5 (3.9%) | 30 (5.1%) |
1 n (%) |
Binge Drinking
Lifetime Heavy Alcohol Use | |||||||
Have you ever consumed X or more alcoholic drinks in one setting? (X = 5 for biological males, 4 for others) | |||||||
Overall, N = 9231 | Behrend/Erie, N = 2171 | Harrisburg, N = 1081 | Altoona, N = 1321 | Abington, N = 861 | Berks, N = 711 | University College Campuses, N = 3091 | |
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Yes, within the last 30 days | 278 (30.1%) | 98 (45.2%) | 28 (25.9%) | 43 (32.6%) | 24 (27.9%) | 14 (19.7%) | 71 (23.0%) |
Yes, but not within the last 30 days | 365 (39.5%) | 69 (31.8%) | 44 (40.7%) | 49 (37.1%) | 33 (38.4%) | 33 (46.5%) | 137 (44.3%) |
No | 270 (29.3%) | 47 (21.7%) | 36 (33.3%) | 40 (30.3%) | 28 (32.6%) | 22 (31.0%) | 97 (31.4%) |
Prefer not to answer | 10 (1.1%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This question was only asked to participants who reported lifetime alcohol use | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Lifetime High-Intensity Alcohol Use | |||||||
Have you ever consumed X or more alcoholic drinks in one setting? (X = 10 for biological males, 8 for others) | |||||||
Overall, N = 2781 | Behrend/Erie, N = 981 | Harrisburg, N = 281 | Altoona, N = 431 | Abington, N = 241 | Berks, N = 141 | University College Campuses, N = 711 | |
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Yes, within the last 30 days | 88 (31.7%) | 35 (35.7%) | 12 (42.9%) | 9 (20.9%) | 6 (25.0%) | Less than 5 | 22 (31.0%) |
Yes, but not within the last 30 days | 102 (36.7%) | 40 (40.8%) | 7 (25.0%) | 16 (37.2%) | 8 (33.3%) | 5 (35.7%) | 26 (36.6%) |
No | 87 (31.3%) | 23 (23.5%) | 8 (28.6%) | 18 (41.9%) | 10 (41.7%) | 5 (35.7%) | 23 (32.4%) |
Prefer not to answer | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This question was only asked to participants who reported past month heavy alcohol use | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Nicotine
Lifetime Nicotine Use | |||||||
Have you ever tried any kind of nicotine or tobacco product? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 517 (30.3%) | 123 (34.2%) | 56 (24.5%) | 75 (36.2%) | 47 (23.5%) | 34 (26.4%) | 182 (31.2%) |
No | 1,136 (66.5%) | 226 (62.8%) | 165 (72.1%) | 127 (61.4%) | 146 (73.0%) | 93 (72.1%) | 379 (64.9%) |
Prefer not to answer | 56 (3.3%) | 11 (3.1%) | 8 (3.5%) | 5 (2.4%) | 7 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | 23 (3.9%) |
1 n (%) |
Nicotine Products | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Cigarettes | |||||||
Used in the last 30 days | 44 (2.6%) | 17 (4.7%) | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 11 (1.9%) |
Tried, but not in past 30 days | 187 (11%) | 42 (12%) | 27 (12%) | 31 (15%) | 18 (9.0%) | 8 (6.2%) | 61 (10%) |
Never | 275 (16%) | 61 (17%) | 22 (9.6%) | 40 (19%) | 21 (11%) | 23 (18%) | 108 (18%) |
Prefer not to answer | 11 (0.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
E-cigarettes | |||||||
Used in the last 30 days | 199 (12%) | 47 (13%) | 19 (8.3%) | 25 (12%) | 23 (12%) | 12 (9.3%) | 73 (13%) |
Tried, but not in past 30 days | 270 (16%) | 66 (18%) | 29 (13%) | 42 (20%) | 17 (8.5%) | 19 (15%) | 97 (17%) |
Never | 36 (2.1%) | 7 (1.9%) | 6 (2.6%) | 7 (3.4%) | 5 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | 9 (1.5%) |
Prefer not to answer | 12 (0.7%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Cigarillo/cigar | |||||||
Used in the last 30 days | 24 (1.4%) | 11 (3.1%) | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Tried, but not in past 30 days | 182 (11%) | 46 (13%) | 25 (11%) | 27 (13%) | 12 (6.0%) | 13 (10%) | 59 (10%) |
Never | 302 (18%) | 63 (18%) | 25 (11%) | 46 (22%) | 31 (16%) | 19 (15%) | 118 (20%) |
Prefer not to answer | 9 (0.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Hookah | |||||||
Used in the last 30 days | 11 (0.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 0 (0%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Tried, but not in past 30 days | 93 (5.4%) | 16 (4.4%) | 18 (7.9%) | 12 (5.8%) | 15 (7.5%) | 12 (9.3%) | 20 (3.4%) |
Never | 403 (24%) | 101 (28%) | 34 (15%) | 60 (29%) | 31 (16%) | 20 (16%) | 157 (27%) |
Prefer not to answer | 10 (0.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 0 (0%) | Less than 5 |
Smokeless tobacco | |||||||
Used in the last 30 days | 13 (0.8%) | 7 (1.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 0 (0%) | Less than 5 |
Tried, but not in past 30 days | 59 (3.5%) | 16 (4.4%) | 7 (3.1%) | 13 (6.3%) | Less than 5 | 6 (4.7%) | 13 (2.2%) |
Never | 434 (25%) | 97 (27%) | 46 (20%) | 58 (28%) | 41 (21%) | 27 (21%) | 165 (28%) |
Prefer not to answer | 11 (0.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Nicotine Replacement Product | |||||||
Used in the last 30 days | 9 (0.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | Less than 5 |
Tried, but not in past 30 days | 55 (3.2%) | 18 (5.0%) | 6 (2.6%) | 7 (3.4%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 16 (2.7%) |
Never | 442 (26%) | 99 (28%) | 46 (20%) | 66 (32%) | 42 (21%) | 29 (22%) | 160 (27%) |
Prefer not to answer | 11 (0.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This question was only asked to participants who reported lifetime nicotine use. But the displayed percentage is out of the N on top. | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Marijuana/Cannabinoids
Lifetime Marijuana Use | |||||||
Have you ever tried marijuana or hashish? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes, within the last 30 days | 186 (10.9%) | 37 (10.3%) | 21 (9.2%) | 17 (8.2%) | 30 (15.0%) | 14 (10.9%) | 67 (11.5%) |
Yes, but not within the last 30 days | 307 (18.0%) | 73 (20.3%) | 35 (15.3%) | 55 (26.6%) | 23 (11.5%) | 17 (13.2%) | 104 (17.8%) |
No | 1,149 (67.2%) | 235 (65.3%) | 164 (71.6%) | 130 (62.8%) | 138 (69.0%) | 94 (72.9%) | 388 (66.4%) |
Prefer not to answer | 67 (3.9%) | 15 (4.2%) | 9 (3.9%) | 5 (2.4%) | 9 (4.5%) | Less than 5 | 25 (4.3%) |
1 n (%) |
Lifetime Delta-8 THC Use | |||||||
Have you ever used delta-8 THC? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes, within the last 30 days | 80 (4.7%) | 20 (5.6%) | 7 (3.1%) | 11 (5.3%) | 16 (8.0%) | Less than 5 | 22 (3.8%) |
Yes, but not within the last 30 days | 140 (8.2%) | 36 (10.0%) | 19 (8.3%) | 18 (8.7%) | 12 (6.0%) | 14 (10.9%) | 41 (7.0%) |
No | 1,374 (80.4%) | 274 (76.1%) | 188 (82.1%) | 168 (81.2%) | 162 (81.0%) | 102 (79.1%) | 480 (82.2%) |
I dont know | 61 (3.6%) | 16 (4.4%) | 7 (3.1%) | 6 (2.9%) | 6 (3.0%) | 7 (5.4%) | 19 (3.3%) |
Prefer not to answer | 54 (3.2%) | 14 (3.9%) | 8 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 22 (3.8%) |
1 n (%) |
Substances Used… (Multiple Choice)
Substances Used | |||||||
In the past YEAR, have you used any of the following: (check all the apply) | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Campus Groups | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | ||
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Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | ||||||
Prescription stimulants (e.g., Ritalin, Adderall) | 88 (5.1%) | 15 (4.2%) | 10 (4.4%) | 11 (5.3%) | 15 (7.5%) | 5 (3.9%) | 32 (5.5%) |
Prescription painkillers (e.g., oxycontin, Vicodin) | 63 (3.7%) | 9 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.9%) | 8 (4.0%) | 6 (4.7%) | 30 (5.1%) |
Other prescription drugs (e.g., Xanax) | 110 (6.4%) | 18 (5.0%) | 18 (7.9%) | 14 (6.8%) | 9 (4.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 42 (7.2%) |
Psychedelics (e.g., LSD, Ecstasy, Molly, mushrooms) | 32 (1.9%) | 7 (1.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | 12 (2.1%) |
Any other illicit drug (e.g., cocaine, meth) | 8 (0.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
I have NOT used any of the above substances | 1,435 (84.0%) | 315 (87.5%) | 188 (82.1%) | 180 (87.0%) | 169 (84.5%) | 107 (82.9%) | 476 (81.5%) |
1 n (%) |
Purpose of Substance Use
Stimulant Use | |||||||
You indicated that you used prescription stimulants (e.g., Ritalin, Adderall). Did you use prescription stimulants for medical or non-medical purposes? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Medical purposes | 80 (90.9%) | 13 (86.7%) | 9 (90.0%) | 11 (100.0%) | 14 (93.3%) | Less than 5 | 29 (90.6%) |
Non-medical purposes | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Both medical and non-medical purposes | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This question was only asked to participants who reported past year prescription stimulant use | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Painkillers Use | |||||||
You indicated that you used prescription painkillers (e.g., oxycontin, Vicodin). Did you use prescription painkillers for medical or non-medical purposes? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Medical purposes | 60 (95.2%) | 9 (100.0%) | Less than 5 | 6 (100.0%) | 6 (75.0%) | 6 (100.0%) | 29 (96.7%) |
Non-medical purposes | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Both medical and non-medical purposes | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This question was only asked to participants who reported past year prescription painkiller use | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Other Prescription Drug Use | |||||||
You indicated that you used other prescription drugs (e.g., Xanax). Did you use other prescription drugs for medical or non-medical purposes? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Medical purposes | 103 (93.6%) | 16 (88.9%) | 18 (100.0%) | 13 (92.9%) | 8 (88.9%) | 9 (100.0%) | 39 (92.9%) |
Non-medical purposes | 6 (5.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Both medical and non-medical purposes | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This question was only asked to participants who reported past year other prescription drug use | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Psychedelics Use | |||||||
You indicated that you used psychedelics (e.g., LSD, Ecstasy, Molly, mushrooms). Did you use psychedelics for medical or non-medical purposes? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Medical purposes | 6 (18.8%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Non-medical purposes | 19 (59.4%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 8 (66.7%) |
Both medical and non-medical purposes | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This question was only asked to participants who reported past year psychedelics use | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Other Illicit Drug Use | |||||||
You indicated that you used other illicit drug (e.g., cocaine, meth). Did you use this other illicit drug for medical or non-medical purposes? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Medical purposes | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Non-medical purposes | 5 (62.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Both medical and non-medical purposes | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This question was only asked to participants who reported past year illicit drug use | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Perceptions about a typical Penn State student’s alcohol use
Frequency of Alcohol Use among Students | |||||||
During the last 3 months, how often do you think a typical STUDENT AT PENN STATE consumed alcohol? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Never | 56 (3.3%) | 7 (1.9%) | 11 (4.8%) | 5 (2.4%) | 10 (5.0%) | 5 (3.9%) | 18 (3.1%) |
Less than once per month | 29 (1.7%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 12 (2.1%) |
Once a month | 54 (3.2%) | 9 (2.5%) | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | 14 (7.0%) | Less than 5 | 24 (4.1%) |
Twice a month | 113 (6.6%) | 23 (6.4%) | 14 (6.1%) | 9 (4.3%) | 18 (9.0%) | 10 (7.8%) | 39 (6.7%) |
Three times a month | 179 (10.5%) | 27 (7.5%) | 26 (11.4%) | 15 (7.2%) | 30 (15.0%) | 14 (10.9%) | 67 (11.5%) |
Once a week | 402 (23.5%) | 85 (23.6%) | 54 (23.6%) | 30 (14.5%) | 34 (17.0%) | 29 (22.5%) | 170 (29.1%) |
Twice a week | 388 (22.7%) | 99 (27.5%) | 56 (24.5%) | 57 (27.5%) | 38 (19.0%) | 23 (17.8%) | 115 (19.7%) |
Three times a week | 286 (16.7%) | 67 (18.6%) | 29 (12.7%) | 61 (29.5%) | 28 (14.0%) | 19 (14.7%) | 82 (14.0%) |
Four times a week | 84 (4.9%) | 11 (3.1%) | 12 (5.2%) | 17 (8.2%) | 12 (6.0%) | 12 (9.3%) | 20 (3.4%) |
Five times a week | 32 (1.9%) | 10 (2.8%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 11 (1.9%) |
Six times a week | 14 (0.8%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (1.2%) |
Every day | 28 (1.6%) | 8 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (3.9%) | 7 (1.2%) |
Prefer not to answer | 44 (2.6%) | 10 (2.8%) | 8 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | 8 (6.2%) | 12 (2.1%) |
1 n (%) |
Acceptable Frequency of Alcohol Use among Students | |||||||
What is the average frequency of drinking that you estimate a typical STUDENT AT PENN STATE would consider to be acceptable? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Never | 85 (5.0%) | 21 (5.8%) | 11 (4.8%) | 7 (3.4%) | 14 (7.0%) | 7 (5.4%) | 25 (4.3%) |
Less than once per month | 64 (3.7%) | 12 (3.3%) | 10 (4.4%) | Less than 5 | 16 (8.0%) | Less than 5 | 19 (3.3%) |
Once a month | 102 (6.0%) | 14 (3.9%) | 17 (7.4%) | 7 (3.4%) | 23 (11.5%) | Less than 5 | 38 (6.5%) |
Twice a month | 137 (8.0%) | 13 (3.6%) | 18 (7.9%) | 16 (7.7%) | 25 (12.5%) | 12 (9.3%) | 53 (9.1%) |
Three times a month | 155 (9.1%) | 28 (7.8%) | 15 (6.6%) | 17 (8.2%) | 16 (8.0%) | 8 (6.2%) | 71 (12.2%) |
Once a week | 440 (25.7%) | 97 (26.9%) | 62 (27.1%) | 54 (26.1%) | 35 (17.5%) | 31 (24.0%) | 161 (27.6%) |
Twice a week | 374 (21.9%) | 103 (28.6%) | 52 (22.7%) | 47 (22.7%) | 32 (16.0%) | 28 (21.7%) | 112 (19.2%) |
Three times a week | 190 (11.1%) | 43 (11.9%) | 21 (9.2%) | 34 (16.4%) | 17 (8.5%) | 18 (14.0%) | 57 (9.8%) |
Four times a week | 56 (3.3%) | 7 (1.9%) | 7 (3.1%) | 8 (3.9%) | 11 (5.5%) | 8 (6.2%) | 15 (2.6%) |
Five times a week | 25 (1.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 10 (1.7%) |
Six times a week | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Every day | 21 (1.2%) | 5 (1.4%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 6 (1.0%) |
Prefer not to answer | 56 (3.3%) | 12 (3.3%) | 9 (3.9%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 16 (2.7%) |
1 n (%) |
Amount of Alcohol Used by Students | |||||||
Among STUDENTS AT PENN STATE who use alcohol, how many drinks do you think they consume on a typical drinking occasion? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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1 | 57 (3.3%) | 10 (2.8%) | 8 (3.5%) | 7 (3.4%) | 8 (4.0%) | Less than 5 | 20 (3.4%) |
2 | 211 (12.3%) | 33 (9.2%) | 37 (16.2%) | 14 (6.8%) | 28 (14.0%) | 18 (14.0%) | 81 (13.9%) |
3 | 380 (22.2%) | 67 (18.6%) | 56 (24.5%) | 37 (17.9%) | 51 (25.5%) | 30 (23.3%) | 139 (23.8%) |
4 | 342 (20.0%) | 72 (20.0%) | 46 (20.1%) | 40 (19.3%) | 40 (20.0%) | 25 (19.4%) | 119 (20.4%) |
5 | 302 (17.7%) | 71 (19.7%) | 39 (17.0%) | 45 (21.7%) | 27 (13.5%) | 23 (17.8%) | 97 (16.6%) |
6 | 180 (10.5%) | 49 (13.6%) | 18 (7.9%) | 28 (13.5%) | 18 (9.0%) | 11 (8.5%) | 56 (9.6%) |
7 | 57 (3.3%) | 13 (3.6%) | 7 (3.1%) | 8 (3.9%) | 8 (4.0%) | Less than 5 | 18 (3.1%) |
8 | 66 (3.9%) | 18 (5.0%) | Less than 5 | 12 (5.8%) | 8 (4.0%) | 6 (4.7%) | 19 (3.3%) |
9 | 11 (0.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
10+ | 59 (3.5%) | 16 (4.4%) | 6 (2.6%) | 10 (4.8%) | 5 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | 19 (3.3%) |
Prefer not to answer | 44 (2.6%) | 8 (2.2%) | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.5%) | 6 (4.7%) | 12 (2.1%) |
1 n (%) |
Heaviest Amount of Alcohol Used by Students | |||||||
Among STUDENTS AT PENN STATE who use alcohol, how many drinks do you think they consume on their heaviest drinking occasion? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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1 | 17 (1.0%) | 5 (1.4%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
2 | 31 (1.8%) | Less than 5 | 8 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 10 (1.7%) |
3 | 40 (2.3%) | 8 (2.2%) | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | 5 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | 18 (3.1%) |
4 | 78 (4.6%) | 12 (3.3%) | 19 (8.3%) | 5 (2.4%) | 10 (5.0%) | 5 (3.9%) | 27 (4.6%) |
5 | 171 (10.0%) | 28 (7.8%) | 24 (10.5%) | 19 (9.2%) | 24 (12.0%) | 18 (14.0%) | 58 (9.9%) |
6 | 209 (12.2%) | 40 (11.1%) | 23 (10.0%) | 21 (10.1%) | 23 (11.5%) | 16 (12.4%) | 86 (14.7%) |
7 | 139 (8.1%) | 22 (6.1%) | 20 (8.7%) | 12 (5.8%) | 17 (8.5%) | 11 (8.5%) | 57 (9.8%) |
8 | 245 (14.3%) | 43 (11.9%) | 39 (17.0%) | 32 (15.5%) | 26 (13.0%) | 17 (13.2%) | 88 (15.1%) |
9 | 58 (3.4%) | 18 (5.0%) | 8 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | 10 (5.0%) | 7 (5.4%) | 12 (2.1%) |
10 | 323 (18.9%) | 82 (22.8%) | 39 (17.0%) | 43 (20.8%) | 34 (17.0%) | 21 (16.3%) | 104 (17.8%) |
11 | 29 (1.7%) | 6 (1.7%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 7 (1.2%) |
12 | 122 (7.1%) | 35 (9.7%) | 11 (4.8%) | 24 (11.6%) | 10 (5.0%) | 5 (3.9%) | 37 (6.3%) |
13 | 17 (1.0%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
14 | 24 (1.4%) | 6 (1.7%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 9 (1.5%) |
15 | 63 (3.7%) | 18 (5.0%) | 6 (2.6%) | 8 (3.9%) | 5 (2.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 17 (2.9%) |
16 | 17 (1.0%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
17 | 8 (0.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
18 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
19 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
20+ | 66 (3.9%) | 16 (4.4%) | Less than 5 | 13 (6.3%) | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 25 (4.3%) |
Prefer not to answer | 45 (2.6%) | 8 (2.2%) | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.5%) | 6 (4.7%) | 13 (2.2%) |
1 n (%) |
Reported Behaviors
Sleep
Bedtime
Waketime
Sleep Quality
Sleep Quality | |||||||
During the past month, how would you rate your sleep quality? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Sleep Quality | |||||||
Very good | 191 (11.2%) | 40 (11.1%) | 23 (10.0%) | 26 (12.6%) | 24 (12.0%) | 15 (11.6%) | 63 (10.8%) |
Fairly good | 931 (54.5%) | 194 (53.9%) | 128 (55.9%) | 112 (54.1%) | 114 (57.0%) | 77 (59.7%) | 306 (52.4%) |
Fairly bad | 439 (25.7%) | 97 (26.9%) | 60 (26.2%) | 56 (27.1%) | 44 (22.0%) | 26 (20.2%) | 156 (26.7%) |
Very bad | 134 (7.8%) | 27 (7.5%) | 14 (6.1%) | 13 (6.3%) | 17 (8.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 54 (9.2%) |
Prefer not to answer | 14 (0.8%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
1 n (%) |
Sleep Trouble
Sleep Trouble | |||||||
During the past month, how often have you had trouble sleeping? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Sleep Trouble | |||||||
Not during the last month | 331 (19.4%) | 55 (15.3%) | 30 (13.1%) | 42 (20.3%) | 50 (25.0%) | 32 (24.8%) | 122 (20.9%) |
Less than once a week | 410 (24.0%) | 96 (26.7%) | 63 (27.5%) | 48 (23.2%) | 45 (22.5%) | 27 (20.9%) | 131 (22.4%) |
Once or twice a week | 539 (31.5%) | 120 (33.3%) | 80 (34.9%) | 66 (31.9%) | 60 (30.0%) | 38 (29.5%) | 175 (30.0%) |
Three or more times a week | 407 (23.8%) | 85 (23.6%) | 49 (21.4%) | 50 (24.2%) | 44 (22.0%) | 30 (23.3%) | 149 (25.5%) |
Prefer not to answer | 22 (1.3%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (1.2%) |
1 n (%) |
Screentime
Daily Screentime | |||||||
On average, how many hours of screen time do you get per day? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Screentime | |||||||
Less than 1 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
1 hour | 9 (0.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
2 hours | 44 (2.6%) | 12 (3.3%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.4%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 16 (2.7%) |
3 hours | 157 (9.2%) | 34 (9.4%) | 21 (9.2%) | 21 (10.1%) | 8 (4.0%) | 12 (9.3%) | 61 (10.4%) |
4 hours | 319 (18.7%) | 76 (21.1%) | 44 (19.2%) | 43 (20.8%) | 32 (16.0%) | 24 (18.6%) | 100 (17.1%) |
5 hours | 376 (22.0%) | 76 (21.1%) | 51 (22.3%) | 43 (20.8%) | 37 (18.5%) | 28 (21.7%) | 141 (24.1%) |
6 hours | 289 (16.9%) | 68 (18.9%) | 32 (14.0%) | 36 (17.4%) | 42 (21.0%) | 22 (17.1%) | 89 (15.2%) |
7 hours | 152 (8.9%) | 24 (6.7%) | 18 (7.9%) | 20 (9.7%) | 16 (8.0%) | 8 (6.2%) | 66 (11.3%) |
8 hours | 145 (8.5%) | 33 (9.2%) | 20 (8.7%) | 17 (8.2%) | 24 (12.0%) | 16 (12.4%) | 35 (6.0%) |
9 hours | 48 (2.8%) | 9 (2.5%) | 8 (3.5%) | 6 (2.9%) | 7 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | 14 (2.4%) |
10 or more hours | 135 (7.9%) | 20 (5.6%) | 19 (8.3%) | 11 (5.3%) | 23 (11.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 53 (9.1%) |
Prefer not to answer | 34 (2.0%) | 7 (1.9%) | 12 (5.2%) | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 6 (1.0%) |
1 n (%) |
Sexual Behaviors
Sexual Activity
Sexual Activity | |||||||
Have you been sexually active in the past month? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 676 (39.6%) | 153 (42.5%) | 76 (33.2%) | 96 (46.4%) | 54 (27.0%) | 55 (42.6%) | 242 (41.4%) |
No | 894 (52.3%) | 174 (48.3%) | 130 (56.8%) | 93 (44.9%) | 133 (66.5%) | 61 (47.3%) | 303 (51.9%) |
Prefer not to answer | 139 (8.1%) | 33 (9.2%) | 23 (10.0%) | 18 (8.7%) | 13 (6.5%) | 13 (10.1%) | 39 (6.7%) |
1 n (%) |
Sexual Partners
Sexual Partners | |||||||
How many sexual partners have you had in the past month? | |||||||
Overall, N = 6761 | Behrend/Erie, N = 1531 | Harrisburg, N = 761 | Altoona, N = 961 | Abington, N = 541 | Berks, N = 551 | University College Campuses, N = 2421 | |
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One | 635 (93.9%) | 146 (95.4%) | 71 (93.4%) | 92 (95.8%) | 50 (92.6%) | 53 (96.4%) | 223 (92.1%) |
Two | 21 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 10 (4.1%) |
Three or more | 14 (2.1%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (2.1%) |
Prefer not to answer | 6 (0.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This question was only asked to participants who reported past month sexual activity | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Physical Activity
Past Month Physical Activity | |||||||
For the purpose of this questionnaire, being physically active means doing activities such as strength training (e.g., weightlifting, swimming, running), playing sports, outdoor activities (e.g., hiking, skiing) for at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week. Thinking about the past month, how often have you met these guidelines? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Every week | 731 (42.8%) | 173 (48.1%) | 83 (36.2%) | 93 (44.9%) | 69 (34.5%) | 53 (41.1%) | 260 (44.5%) |
Some weeks | 571 (33.4%) | 101 (28.1%) | 93 (40.6%) | 74 (35.7%) | 73 (36.5%) | 49 (38.0%) | 181 (31.0%) |
No weeks | 363 (21.2%) | 77 (21.4%) | 41 (17.9%) | 39 (18.8%) | 55 (27.5%) | 22 (17.1%) | 129 (22.1%) |
Prefer not to answer | 44 (2.6%) | 9 (2.5%) | 12 (5.2%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (3.9%) | 14 (2.4%) |
1 n (%) |
COVID Vaccination Status
COVID-19 Vaccination | |||||||
What is your current COVID-19 vaccination status? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Fully vaccinated and boosted | 728 (42.6%) | 150 (41.7%) | 123 (53.7%) | 70 (33.8%) | 112 (56.0%) | 52 (40.3%) | 221 (37.8%) |
Fully vaccinated but not boosted | 596 (34.9%) | 132 (36.7%) | 73 (31.9%) | 86 (41.5%) | 71 (35.5%) | 33 (25.6%) | 201 (34.4%) |
Not vaccinated but plan to | 23 (1.3%) | 6 (1.7%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 10 (1.7%) |
Not vaccinated and do not plan to | 228 (13.3%) | 42 (11.7%) | 16 (7.0%) | 31 (15.0%) | 9 (4.5%) | 29 (22.5%) | 101 (17.3%) |
Prefer not to answer | 134 (7.8%) | 30 (8.3%) | 16 (7.0%) | 16 (7.7%) | 7 (3.5%) | 14 (10.9%) | 51 (8.7%) |
1 n (%) |
Mental Health
Depression
Depression Scores (CESD-10) | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Depression Score | 10.89 (6.34) | 10.92 (6.32) | 10.99 (6.07) | 10.41 (6.36) | 11.02 (6.18) | 10.11 (5.95) | 11.13 (6.58) |
Depression Score Categories | |||||||
Above a cutoff of 10 | 766 (44.8%) | 171 (47.5%) | 104 (45.4%) | 87 (42.0%) | 96 (48.0%) | 45 (34.9%) | 263 (45.0%) |
Less than or equal to a cutoff of 10 | 853 (49.9%) | 173 (48.1%) | 112 (48.9%) | 113 (54.6%) | 92 (46.0%) | 77 (59.7%) | 286 (49.0%) |
(Missing) | 90 (5.3%) | 16 (4.4%) | 13 (5.7%) | 7 (3.4%) | 12 (6.0%) | 7 (5.4%) | 35 (6.0%) |
Higher scores represent higher frequency of symptoms (Score went from 0 to 30) | |||||||
1 Mean (SD); n (%) |
Generalized Anxiety
Anxiety Scores (CCAPS-34) | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Anxiety Score | 1.34 (1.04) | 1.32 (1.01) | 1.41 (1.03) | 1.30 (1.05) | 1.24 (0.98) | 1.30 (1.00) | 1.37 (1.07) |
Anxiety Risk | |||||||
Low Risk | 869 (50.8%) | 184 (51.1%) | 110 (48.0%) | 117 (56.5%) | 106 (53.0%) | 62 (48.1%) | 290 (49.7%) |
Moderate Risk | 400 (23.4%) | 74 (20.6%) | 53 (23.1%) | 40 (19.3%) | 56 (28.0%) | 41 (31.8%) | 136 (23.3%) |
Elevated Risk | 401 (23.5%) | 90 (25.0%) | 57 (24.9%) | 48 (23.2%) | 36 (18.0%) | 23 (17.8%) | 147 (25.2%) |
(Missing) | 39 (2.3%) | 12 (3.3%) | 9 (3.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 11 (1.9%) |
These scores are based on the 6 items from Generalized Anxiety subscale of CCAPS-34. Scale went from 0 - Not at all like me to 4 - Extremely like me | |||||||
1 Mean (SD); n (%) |
Academic Distress
Academic Distress Scores (CCAPS-34) | |||||||
Characteristic | Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 |
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Academic Distress Score | 1.6 (0.96) | 1.6 (0.96) | 1.7 (0.98) | 1.5 (0.98) | 1.6 (0.89) | 1.4 (0.97) | 1.6 (0.97) |
Academic Distress Risk | |||||||
Low Risk | 829 (48.5%) | 162 (45.0%) | 103 (45.0%) | 109 (52.7%) | 93 (46.5%) | 72 (55.8%) | 290 (49.7%) |
Moderate Risk | 508 (29.7%) | 115 (31.9%) | 68 (29.7%) | 57 (27.5%) | 71 (35.5%) | 37 (28.7%) | 160 (27.4%) |
Elevated Risk | 335 (19.6%) | 75 (20.8%) | 52 (22.7%) | 38 (18.4%) | 33 (16.5%) | 17 (13.2%) | 120 (20.5%) |
(Missing) | 37 (2.2%) | 8 (2.2%) | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 14 (2.4%) |
These scores are based on 3 of the 4 items under Academic Distress subscale of CCAPS-34. Scale went from 0 - Not at all like me to 4 - Extremely like me | |||||||
1 Mean (SD); n (%) |
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS)
ADHD Symptoms | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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ASRS Scores2 | 2.36 (1.82) | 2.26 (1.91) | 2.49 (1.82) | 2.12 (1.76) | 2.32 (1.74) | 2.61 (1.80) | 2.40 (1.82) |
ASRS Score Categories3 | |||||||
Symptoms consistent with ADHD in Adults | 476 (28.6%) | 101 (29.1%) | 68 (31.1%) | 48 (23.4%) | 50 (25.8%) | 44 (34.6%) | 165 (28.9%) |
Symptoms not consistent with ADHD in Adults | 1,186 (71.4%) | 246 (70.9%) | 151 (68.9%) | 157 (76.6%) | 144 (74.2%) | 83 (65.4%) | 405 (71.1%) |
1 Mean (SD); n (%) | |||||||
2 Scores calculated by adding binary versions of 6 items. Possible range: 0-6 | |||||||
3 ASRS Score >= 4 is consistent with ADHD in Adults |
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4)
PSS-4 | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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PSS-4 Score | 6.75 (3.13) | 6.75 (3.13) | 6.79 (3.18) | 6.33 (3.34) | 6.81 (3.02) | 6.44 (2.56) | 6.92 (3.17) |
Possible range: 0-16, higher score indicates higher stress | |||||||
1 Mean (SD) |
Flourishing Scale
Flourishing Scores | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Flourishing Score | 44.0 (8.32) | 44.5 (8.18) | 43.7 (8.59) | 45.3 (7.70) | 43.0 (8.94) | 45.0 (7.23) | 43.5 (8.46) |
Possible range: 8-56, higher score indicates higher flourishing | |||||||
1 Mean (SD) |
Happiness Scale
The items used for this scale were:
- My life is full of learning experiences and challenges that make me grow.
- I think that I can be myself on the important things.
- I enjoy a lot of little things every day.
- I am satisfied with myself.
- I think my life is useful and worthwhile.
Happiness Scores | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Happiness Score2 | 5.45 (1.15) | 5.52 (1.12) | 5.39 (1.12) | 5.56 (1.04) | 5.34 (1.22) | 5.60 (0.99) | 5.40 (1.20) |
1 Mean (SD) | |||||||
2 Scores based on 5 items from Pemberton Happiness Index asked on a scale of 0 - Strongly Disagree to 7 - Strongly Agree |
Hope Scale
Hope Scale Scores | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Hope Score | 19.73 (6.49) | 20.03 (6.37) | 19.19 (6.65) | 20.03 (6.43) | 18.98 (6.69) | 20.17 (5.87) | 19.81 (6.57) |
Possible range: 6-36, higher score indicates higher hopefulness | |||||||
1 Mean (SD) |
Belonging
Belong at Penn State | |||||||
I feel like I belong at Penn State | |||||||
Characteristic | Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 |
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Belonging | 5.73 (1.24) | 5.85 (1.15) | 5.57 (1.29) | 5.82 (1.21) | 5.55 (1.35) | 5.54 (1.33) | 5.80 (1.22) |
Scale went from 1 - Strongly Disagree to 7 - Strongly Agree | |||||||
1 Mean (SD) |
Don't Belong at Penn State | |||||||
When you think about Penn State, how often, if ever, do you wonder: Maybe I dont belong here? | |||||||
Characteristic | Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 |
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Don't Belong | 1.15 (1.02) | 1.10 (1.01) | 1.20 (0.97) | 1.13 (1.05) | 1.26 (1.08) | 1.32 (1.03) | 1.09 (1.01) |
Scale went from 0 - Never to 4 - Always | |||||||
1 Mean (SD) |
Discrimination
Past Month Discrimination Experience | |||||||
In the past month, how many times have you experienced bias or discrimination? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Never | 1,038 (60.7%) | 223 (61.9%) | 126 (55.0%) | 137 (66.2%) | 113 (56.5%) | 76 (58.9%) | 363 (62.2%) |
1-2 times | 444 (26.0%) | 91 (25.3%) | 64 (27.9%) | 47 (22.7%) | 52 (26.0%) | 33 (25.6%) | 157 (26.9%) |
3-5 times | 100 (5.9%) | 20 (5.6%) | 19 (8.3%) | 8 (3.9%) | 17 (8.5%) | 7 (5.4%) | 29 (5.0%) |
6-9 times | 14 (0.8%) | Less than 5 | 0 (0.0%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
10 or more times | 21 (1.2%) | 7 (1.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Prefer not to answer | 92 (5.4%) | 15 (4.2%) | 17 (7.4%) | 9 (4.3%) | 14 (7.0%) | 8 (6.2%) | 29 (5.0%) |
1 n (%) |
Everyday Discrimination Scale (Short version)
Everyday Discrimination Scale Scores | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Score | 1.04 (1.07) | 0.94 (1.05) | 1.05 (0.93) | 1.09 (1.15) | 1.02 (1.01) | 1.05 (1.07) | 1.07 (1.11) |
Possible range: 1-6, higher score indicates more frequent discrimination experiences | |||||||
1 Mean (SD) |
Discrimination reason
Discrimination Reason | |||||||
What do you think is main reason or reasons for these experiences? (Check all that apply) | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Your Ancestry or National Origins | 138 (8.1%) | 21 (5.8%) | 28 (12.2%) | 14 (6.8%) | 17 (8.5%) | 18 (14.0%) | 40 (6.8%) |
Your Gender | 606 (35.5%) | 123 (34.2%) | 83 (36.2%) | 72 (34.8%) | 69 (34.5%) | 50 (38.8%) | 209 (35.8%) |
Your Race | 324 (19.0%) | 42 (11.7%) | 57 (24.9%) | 32 (15.5%) | 59 (29.5%) | 26 (20.2%) | 108 (18.5%) |
Your Age | 422 (24.7%) | 75 (20.8%) | 70 (30.6%) | 48 (23.2%) | 41 (20.5%) | 30 (23.3%) | 158 (27.1%) |
Your Religion | 105 (6.1%) | 22 (6.1%) | 16 (7.0%) | 11 (5.3%) | 12 (6.0%) | 7 (5.4%) | 37 (6.3%) |
Your Height | 180 (10.5%) | 40 (11.1%) | 23 (10.0%) | 21 (10.1%) | 21 (10.5%) | 14 (10.9%) | 61 (10.4%) |
Your Weight | 212 (12.4%) | 41 (11.4%) | 24 (10.5%) | 28 (13.5%) | 29 (14.5%) | 17 (13.2%) | 73 (12.5%) |
Some other aspect of your physical appearance | 277 (16.2%) | 53 (14.7%) | 35 (15.3%) | 30 (14.5%) | 33 (16.5%) | 26 (20.2%) | 100 (17.1%) |
Your sexual orientation | 151 (8.8%) | 42 (11.7%) | 16 (7.0%) | 18 (8.7%) | 21 (10.5%) | Less than 5 | 50 (8.6%) |
A physical disability | 33 (1.9%) | 10 (2.8%) | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 9 (1.5%) |
Other | 84 (4.9%) | 17 (4.7%) | 5 (2.2%) | 12 (5.8%) | 6 (3.0%) | 7 (5.4%) | 37 (6.3%) |
1 n (%) |
Awareness of Racism
Awareness of Racism Subscale Scores | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Score | 22.47 (7.60) | 21.52 (8.13) | 23.89 (7.03) | 22.12 (7.43) | 24.31 (7.00) | 22.23 (7.36) | 22.07 (7.63) |
Possible range: 7-35, higher score indicates higher awareness | |||||||
1 Mean (SD) |
Family and Friends
Family Cohesion Score (2-items)
Family Cohesion Scores | |||||||
1. There is a feeling of togetherness in my family. 2. Family members really back each other up. |
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Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Score | 5.27 (1.51) | 5.32 (1.52) | 5.22 (1.54) | 5.28 (1.50) | 5.20 (1.49) | 5.37 (1.46) | 5.25 (1.53) |
Possible range: 1-7, higher score indicates higher family cohesion | |||||||
1 Mean (SD) |
Family Support Score (2-items)
Family Support Scores | |||||||
1. Family members support me in pursuing my goals. 2. Family members encourage me to succeed in college. |
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Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Score | 6.17 (1.14) | 6.16 (1.13) | 6.19 (1.04) | 6.28 (1.01) | 6.02 (1.24) | 6.37 (1.05) | 6.14 (1.19) |
Possible range: 1-7, higher score indicates higher family support | |||||||
1 Mean (SD) |
Helpfulness
Family
Expected Help from Family | |||||||
If you had a problem with which you needed help (for example, sickness or relationship problems), how much help would you expect to get from family? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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All of the help needed | 803 (47.0%) | 179 (49.7%) | 108 (47.2%) | 94 (45.4%) | 94 (47.0%) | 62 (48.1%) | 266 (45.5%) |
Most of the help needed | 647 (37.9%) | 127 (35.3%) | 88 (38.4%) | 89 (43.0%) | 65 (32.5%) | 49 (38.0%) | 229 (39.2%) |
Very little of the help needed | 166 (9.7%) | 36 (10.0%) | 23 (10.0%) | 12 (5.8%) | 25 (12.5%) | 10 (7.8%) | 60 (10.3%) |
No help | 45 (2.6%) | 10 (2.8%) | Less than 5 | 8 (3.9%) | 8 (4.0%) | Less than 5 | 15 (2.6%) |
Prefer not to answer | 48 (2.8%) | 8 (2.2%) | 8 (3.5%) | Less than 5 | 8 (4.0%) | 6 (4.7%) | 14 (2.4%) |
1 n (%) |
Friends
Expected Help from Friends | |||||||
If you had a problem with which you needed help how much help would you expect to get from friends? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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All of the help needed | 442 (25.9%) | 108 (30.0%) | 53 (23.1%) | 52 (25.1%) | 51 (25.5%) | 26 (20.2%) | 152 (26.0%) |
Most of the help needed | 776 (45.4%) | 171 (47.5%) | 99 (43.2%) | 104 (50.2%) | 87 (43.5%) | 64 (49.6%) | 251 (43.0%) |
Very little of the help needed | 363 (21.2%) | 65 (18.1%) | 56 (24.5%) | 35 (16.9%) | 52 (26.0%) | 29 (22.5%) | 126 (21.6%) |
No help | 73 (4.3%) | 10 (2.8%) | 9 (3.9%) | 8 (3.9%) | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 36 (6.2%) |
Prefer not to answer | 55 (3.2%) | 6 (1.7%) | 12 (5.2%) | 8 (3.9%) | Less than 5 | 6 (4.7%) | 19 (3.3%) |
1 n (%) |
University Focused
Campus Safety
Campus Safety | |||||||
Is there any time where you feel unsafe on campus? Check all that apply. | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Weekdays | 17 (1.0%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
Weekday nights | 207 (12.1%) | 37 (10.3%) | 30 (13.1%) | 39 (18.8%) | 21 (10.5%) | 13 (10.1%) | 67 (11.5%) |
Weekend days | 15 (0.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (2.4%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
Weekend nights | 176 (10.3%) | 49 (13.6%) | 40 (17.5%) | 43 (20.8%) | 7 (3.5%) | 12 (9.3%) | 25 (4.3%) |
Other | 31 (1.8%) | 6 (1.7%) | 5 (2.2%) | 6 (2.9%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 11 (1.9%) |
I always feel safe on campus | 1,309 (76.6%) | 281 (78.1%) | 153 (66.8%) | 139 (67.1%) | 162 (81.0%) | 108 (83.7%) | 466 (79.8%) |
1 n (%) |
Commonwealth Campuses Only
These questions were only asked to Commonwealth Campus students.
Groups
Student Organizations at Commonwealth Campuses | |||||||
Please indicate whether you’re currently involved in the following groups: | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Academic/Departmental Organizations (e.g., departmental student committee; research lab) | |||||||
Yes | 238 (13.9%) | 64 (17.8%) | 27 (11.8%) | 31 (15.0%) | 25 (12.5%) | 25 (19.4%) | 66 (11.3%) |
No | 1,119 (65.5%) | 220 (61.1%) | 142 (62.0%) | 139 (67.1%) | 136 (68.0%) | 78 (60.5%) | 404 (69.2%) |
Maybe in Future | 336 (19.7%) | 72 (20.0%) | 55 (24.0%) | 36 (17.4%) | 38 (19.0%) | 26 (20.2%) | 109 (18.7%) |
Prefer not to answer | 16 (0.9%) | Less than 5 | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
Awareness/Activism or community service | |||||||
Yes | 198 (11.6%) | 58 (16.1%) | 27 (11.8%) | 21 (10.1%) | 15 (7.5%) | 14 (10.9%) | 63 (10.8%) |
No | 1,260 (73.7%) | 256 (71.1%) | 163 (71.2%) | 158 (76.3%) | 145 (72.5%) | 101 (78.3%) | 437 (74.8%) |
Maybe in Future | 232 (13.6%) | 42 (11.7%) | 33 (14.4%) | 26 (12.6%) | 39 (19.5%) | 14 (10.9%) | 78 (13.4%) |
Prefer not to answer | 19 (1.1%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 6 (1.0%) |
Campus Media or Journalism | |||||||
Yes | 41 (2.4%) | 12 (3.3%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.4%) | 5 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | 11 (1.9%) |
No | 1,522 (89.1%) | 319 (88.6%) | 202 (88.2%) | 190 (91.8%) | 172 (86.0%) | 121 (93.8%) | 518 (88.7%) |
Maybe in Future | 126 (7.4%) | 25 (6.9%) | 18 (7.9%) | 9 (4.3%) | 20 (10.0%) | 6 (4.7%) | 48 (8.2%) |
Prefer not to answer | 20 (1.2%) | Less than 5 | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (1.2%) |
Creative and Performing Arts | |||||||
Yes | 73 (4.3%) | 16 (4.4%) | 9 (3.9%) | 11 (5.3%) | 10 (5.0%) | Less than 5 | 24 (4.1%) |
No | 1,464 (85.7%) | 316 (87.8%) | 189 (82.5%) | 180 (87.0%) | 163 (81.5%) | 115 (89.1%) | 501 (85.8%) |
Maybe in Future | 152 (8.9%) | 24 (6.7%) | 25 (10.9%) | 15 (7.2%) | 23 (11.5%) | 11 (8.5%) | 54 (9.2%) |
Prefer not to answer | 20 (1.2%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 5 (0.9%) |
Ethnic, cultural, or religious organization | |||||||
Yes | 197 (11.5%) | 39 (10.8%) | 26 (11.4%) | 22 (10.6%) | 49 (24.5%) | 18 (14.0%) | 43 (7.4%) |
No | 1,372 (80.3%) | 295 (81.9%) | 176 (76.9%) | 170 (82.1%) | 136 (68.0%) | 105 (81.4%) | 490 (83.9%) |
Maybe in Future | 121 (7.1%) | 22 (6.1%) | 21 (9.2%) | 14 (6.8%) | 13 (6.5%) | 6 (4.7%) | 45 (7.7%) |
Prefer not to answer | 19 (1.1%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 6 (1.0%) |
Governance Bodies (e.g., Student council) | |||||||
Yes | 117 (6.8%) | 14 (3.9%) | 10 (4.4%) | 7 (3.4%) | 16 (8.0%) | 12 (9.3%) | 58 (9.9%) |
No | 1,435 (84.0%) | 312 (86.7%) | 194 (84.7%) | 180 (87.0%) | 167 (83.5%) | 108 (83.7%) | 474 (81.2%) |
Maybe in Future | 136 (8.0%) | 30 (8.3%) | 19 (8.3%) | 19 (9.2%) | 13 (6.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 46 (7.9%) |
Prefer not to answer | 21 (1.2%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 6 (1.0%) |
Political organizations (e.g., Student Democrat/Republican group) | |||||||
Yes | 32 (1.9%) | 12 (3.3%) | 5 (2.2%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 9 (1.5%) |
No | 1,580 (92.5%) | 326 (90.6%) | 210 (91.7%) | 195 (94.2%) | 189 (94.5%) | 125 (96.9%) | 535 (91.6%) |
Maybe in Future | 76 (4.4%) | 18 (5.0%) | 7 (3.1%) | 8 (3.9%) | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 34 (5.8%) |
Prefer not to answer | 21 (1.2%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 6 (1.0%) |
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) | |||||||
Yes | 6 (0.4%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
No | 1,635 (95.7%) | 344 (95.6%) | 216 (94.3%) | 201 (97.1%) | 191 (95.5%) | 127 (98.4%) | 556 (95.2%) |
Maybe in Future | 46 (2.7%) | 10 (2.8%) | Less than 5 | 5 (2.4%) | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 19 (3.3%) |
Prefer not to answer | 22 (1.3%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (1.2%) |
Sport - Intramural | |||||||
Yes | 182 (10.6%) | 50 (13.9%) | 28 (12.2%) | 13 (6.3%) | 15 (7.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 67 (11.5%) |
No | 1,353 (79.2%) | 271 (75.3%) | 174 (76.0%) | 176 (85.0%) | 160 (80.0%) | 108 (83.7%) | 464 (79.5%) |
Maybe in Future | 153 (9.0%) | 35 (9.7%) | 20 (8.7%) | 17 (8.2%) | 23 (11.5%) | 12 (9.3%) | 46 (7.9%) |
Prefer not to answer | 21 (1.2%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (1.2%) |
Sport - Club sport | |||||||
Yes | 207 (12.1%) | 55 (15.3%) | 20 (8.7%) | 21 (10.1%) | 11 (5.5%) | 13 (10.1%) | 87 (14.9%) |
No | 1,331 (77.9%) | 267 (74.2%) | 187 (81.7%) | 168 (81.2%) | 162 (81.0%) | 105 (81.4%) | 442 (75.7%) |
Maybe in Future | 149 (8.7%) | 34 (9.4%) | 15 (6.6%) | 17 (8.2%) | 24 (12.0%) | 11 (8.5%) | 48 (8.2%) |
Prefer not to answer | 22 (1.3%) | Less than 5 | 7 (3.1%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 7 (1.2%) |
Other groups or organizations | |||||||
Yes | 669 (39.1%) | 153 (42.5%) | 84 (36.7%) | 67 (32.4%) | 70 (35.0%) | 45 (34.9%) | 250 (42.8%) |
No | 844 (49.4%) | 168 (46.7%) | 114 (49.8%) | 111 (53.6%) | 109 (54.5%) | 71 (55.0%) | 271 (46.4%) |
Maybe in Future | 177 (10.4%) | 35 (9.7%) | 25 (10.9%) | 27 (13.0%) | 18 (9.0%) | 13 (10.1%) | 59 (10.1%) |
Prefer not to answer | 19 (1.1%) | Less than 5 | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
1 n (%) |
Pathway to Success: Summer Start program
PaSS | |||||||
Were you a part of a summer bridge program such as PaSS (Pathway to Success: Summer Start) at Penn State? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 111 (6.5%) | 16 (4.4%) | 10 (4.4%) | 11 (5.3%) | 19 (9.5%) | 10 (7.8%) | 45 (7.7%) |
No | 1,588 (92.9%) | 343 (95.3%) | 215 (93.9%) | 195 (94.2%) | 181 (90.5%) | 119 (92.2%) | 535 (91.6%) |
Prefer not to answer | 10 (0.6%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This only includes participants in Commonwealth Campuses | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Penn State Resources Awareness
Penn State Student Resources Awareness | |||||||
Please mark the following on campus resources that you are AWARE of that are available to you as a student: | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) | 1,240 (72.6%) | 248 (68.9%) | 185 (80.8%) | 152 (73.4%) | 175 (87.5%) | 79 (61.2%) | 401 (68.7%) |
Food banks | 936 (54.8%) | 236 (65.6%) | 105 (45.9%) | 127 (61.4%) | 92 (46.0%) | 39 (30.2%) | 337 (57.7%) |
Financial emergency funds | 307 (18.0%) | 50 (13.9%) | 42 (18.3%) | 37 (17.9%) | 39 (19.5%) | 20 (15.5%) | 119 (20.4%) |
Free wellness services | 820 (48.0%) | 208 (57.8%) | 83 (36.2%) | 127 (61.4%) | 60 (30.0%) | 52 (40.3%) | 290 (49.7%) |
Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center | 119 (7.0%) | 13 (3.6%) | 13 (5.7%) | 17 (8.2%) | 13 (6.5%) | 9 (7.0%) | 54 (9.2%) |
Virtual Career Services | 895 (52.4%) | 239 (66.4%) | 116 (50.7%) | 98 (47.3%) | 95 (47.5%) | 68 (52.7%) | 279 (47.8%) |
Student Care and Advocacy | 603 (35.3%) | 103 (28.6%) | 102 (44.5%) | 81 (39.1%) | 64 (32.0%) | 39 (30.2%) | 214 (36.6%) |
None of the above | 181 (10.6%) | 36 (10.0%) | 19 (8.3%) | 18 (8.7%) | 19 (9.5%) | 26 (20.2%) | 63 (10.8%) |
1 n (%) |
On-Campus Dining
On-Campus Dining | |||||||
Do you eat in on-campus dining halls regularly? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes | 643 (37.6%) | 168 (46.7%) | 90 (39.3%) | 77 (37.2%) | 44 (22.0%) | 59 (45.7%) | 205 (35.1%) |
No | 1,026 (60.0%) | 190 (52.8%) | 135 (59.0%) | 130 (62.8%) | 146 (73.0%) | 68 (52.7%) | 357 (61.1%) |
Not available on our campus | 26 (1.5%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | 8 (4.0%) | Less than 5 | 18 (3.1%) |
Prefer not to answer | 14 (0.8%) | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 | Less than 5 |
This only includes participants in Commonwealth Campuses | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Campus Transfer
Plans for Degree Completion in Same Campus | |||||||
Will you be completing all of your 4-year undergraduate degree program at your current campus? | |||||||
Overall, N = 1,7091 | Behrend/Erie, N = 3601 | Harrisburg, N = 2291 | Altoona, N = 2071 | Abington, N = 2001 | Berks, N = 1291 | University College Campuses, N = 5841 | |
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Yes, I plan on completing the entire program at my current campus | 967 (56.6%) | 271 (75.3%) | 125 (54.6%) | 117 (56.5%) | 98 (49.0%) | 64 (49.6%) | 292 (50.0%) |
No, I plan on switching campuses to complete my degree | 570 (33.4%) | 52 (14.4%) | 73 (31.9%) | 81 (39.1%) | 75 (37.5%) | 52 (40.3%) | 237 (40.6%) |
No, Ive already switched campuses | 46 (2.7%) | 13 (3.6%) | 10 (4.4%) | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | 5 (3.9%) | 8 (1.4%) |
No, I plan on transferring to a different University/College (NOT Penn State) | 44 (2.6%) | 8 (2.2%) | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | 5 (2.5%) | Less than 5 | 20 (3.4%) |
No, I transferred to Penn State from a different University/College | 42 (2.5%) | 8 (2.2%) | 9 (3.9%) | Less than 5 | 6 (3.0%) | Less than 5 | 14 (2.4%) |
Prefer not to answer | 40 (2.3%) | 8 (2.2%) | 6 (2.6%) | Less than 5 | 10 (5.0%) | Less than 5 | 13 (2.2%) |
This only includes participants in Commonwealth Campuses | |||||||
1 n (%) |
Social Responsiveness ScaleTM