Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in the West by educational group (2014) Switch to: Educational distribution among adults in the West by attendance at prayer groups

% of adults in the West who attend prayer group…

Educational distributionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
High school or less25%10%8%57%1%2,280
Some college23%9%7%60%< 1%2,522
College21%7%8%64%1%2,253
Post-graduate degree18%7%8%67%< 1%1,394
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Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never