Attendance at religious services among college graduates
% of college graduates who attend religious services…
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Survey year
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
33%
30%
< 1%
8,798
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among college graduates by religious group
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Religious tradition
At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
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Sample size
Catholic
43%
42%
15%
< 1%
1,788
Evangelical Protestant
67%
26%
7%
< 1%
1,870
Historically Black Protestant
58%
33%
9%
< 1%
289
Jewish
15%
54%
31%
< 1%
294
Mainline Protestant
35%
45%
19%
< 1%
1,673
Mormon
85%
11%
4%
< 1%
212
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
3%
22%
75%
< 1%
2,071
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.
Age distribution among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
38%
29%
19%
3,240
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
22%
41%
26%
11%
2,740
Seldom/never
23%
41%
23%
13%
2,588
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
At least once a week
5%
14%
32%
36%
12%
1%
3,240
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
10%
20%
33%
30%
7%
1%
2,740
Seldom/never
9%
24%
31%
27%
8%
1%
2,588
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
At least once a week
44%
56%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
48%
52%
2,799
Seldom/never
52%
48%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
At least once a week
73%
11%
5%
8%
3%
3,269
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
73%
8%
7%
9%
3%
2,764
Seldom/never
79%
4%
7%
7%
3%
2,591
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
At least once a week
13%
9%
78%
3,304
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
14%
10%
75%
2,784
Seldom/never
12%
13%
75%
2,613
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
18%
39%
29%
2,865
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
13%
16%
33%
38%
2,532
Seldom/never
15%
18%
35%
33%
2,381
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
At least once a week
70%
2%
9%
5%
14%
3,309
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
56%
8%
10%
3%
24%
2,781
Seldom/never
49%
12%
10%
3%
26%
2,616
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
At least once a week
38%
62%
3,309
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
34%
66%
2,792
Seldom/never
24%
76%
2,627
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 God among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
10%
1%
< 1%
1%
< 1%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
55%
28%
7%
< 1%
8%
2%
2,799
Seldom/never
23%
22%
12%
1%
35%
6%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
88%
11%
1%
1%
1%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
36%
44%
15%
4%
< 1%
2,799
Seldom/never
9%
21%
28%
41%
1%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
11%
1%
2%
1%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
22%
10%
23%
1%
2,799
Seldom/never
17%
11%
6%
66%
1%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
55%
13%
10%
21%
1%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
6%
8%
13%
72%
1%
2,799
Seldom/never
1%
1%
2%
96%
< 1%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
54%
8%
4%
32%
2%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
35%
10%
7%
47%
1%
2,799
Seldom/never
26%
9%
6%
58%
1%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
79%
12%
5%
3%
1%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
51%
21%
15%
12%
1%
2,799
Seldom/never
41%
17%
12%
28%
2%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
51%
17%
12%
19%
2%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
43%
19%
17%
20%
1%
2,799
Seldom/never
46%
18%
16%
20%
< 1%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
62%
7%
24%
4%
3%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
19%
17%
49%
12%
3%
2,799
Seldom/never
5%
20%
53%
20%
2%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
53%
45%
2%
< 1%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
29%
69%
1%
1%
2,799
Seldom/never
19%
79%
1%
1%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
66%
11%
6%
15%
1%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
17%
12%
13%
57%
< 1%
2,799
Seldom/never
5%
4%
6%
86%
< 1%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
40%
40%
4%
10%
6%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
12%
31%
2%
48%
8%
2,799
Seldom/never
3%
11%
< 1%
79%
7%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
85%
8%
8%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
68%
25%
7%
2,799
Seldom/never
31%
60%
9%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
72%
19%
9%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
47%
44%
8%
2,799
Seldom/never
21%
72%
7%
2,630
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.
Party affiliation among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
Sample size
At least once a week
57%
13%
30%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
38%
12%
50%
2,799
Seldom/never
25%
13%
62%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
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At least once a week
55%
30%
12%
3%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
27%
41%
29%
3%
2,799
Seldom/never
16%
35%
46%
3%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
68%
27%
3%
2%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
55%
39%
3%
3%
2,799
Seldom/never
46%
46%
4%
4%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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At least once a week
55%
39%
4%
2%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
51%
3%
2%
2,799
Seldom/never
33%
62%
4%
2%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about abortion among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
62%
3%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
69%
29%
2%
2,799
Seldom/never
84%
12%
4%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
49%
5%
4%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
79%
15%
3%
2%
2,799
Seldom/never
90%
7%
2%
1%
2,630
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Views about same-sex marriage among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
35%
59%
6%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
72%
22%
5%
2,799
Seldom/never
87%
9%
4%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about environmental regulation among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who say…
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Attendance at religious services
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
43%
51%
3%
2%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
30%
66%
2%
2%
2,799
Seldom/never
22%
74%
2%
2%
2,630
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among college graduates by religious attendance
% of college graduates who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
At least once a week
14%
29%
3%
49%
4%
3,326
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
44%
30%
5%
18%
3%
2,799
Seldom/never
73%
13%
4%
8%
2%
2,630
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.