Undergraduate Students
Reference Group
Executive Summary
Spring 2014
The ACHA-NCHA II supports the health of the campus community by
fulfilling the academic mission, supporting short- and long-term healthy behaviors,
and gaining a current profile of health trends within the campus community.
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All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
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II. Findings
A. General Health of College Students
B. Disease and Injury Prevention
C. Academic Impacts
D. Violence, Abusive Relationships and Personal Safety
E. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use
F. Sexual Behavior
G. Nutrition and Exercise
H. Mental Health
I. Sleep
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4
5
5
6
10
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13
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III. Demographics and Student Characteristics
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IV. Demographics of Participating Institutions
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ACHA, the nation's principal advocate and leadership organization for college and university
health, represents a diverse membership that provides and supports the delivery of health care
and prevention and wellness services for the nation's 20 million college students. For more
information about the association's programs and services, visit www.acha.org, and
www.acha-ncha.org.
Suggested citation for this document:
American College Health Association. American College Health
Association-National College Health Assessment II: Undergraduate Students
Reference Group Executive Summary Spring 2014. Hanover, MD: American
College Health Association; 2014.
Introduction
The ACHA-National College Health Assessment II (ACHA-NCHA II) is a national
research survey organized by the American College Health Association (ACHA) to
assist college health service providers, health educators, counselors, and administrators
in collecting data about their students' habits, behaviors, and perceptions on the most
prevalent health topics.
ACHA initiated the original ACHA-NCHA in 2000 and the instrument was used
nation wide through the spring 2008 data collection period. The ACHA-NCHA now
provides the largest known comprehensive data set on the health of college students,
providing the college health and higher education fields with a vast spectrum of
information on student health.
The revised survey, the ACHA-NCHA-II, was developed following a thorough pilot
testing process. Although the general categories of information for which data are
collected remain the same between the original ACHA-NCHA and this revised survey,
a number of questions have been modified, and new questions have been added to
monitor a variety of health constructs. Specific revisions include updated lists of illegal
drugs, contraceptive methods, and vaccines. New items have been added to capture
sleep behaviors, self-injury, the use/abuse of prescription drugs and additional mental
health issues.
Please note the ACHA-NCHA II is not appropriate for trend comparison of items
from the original ACHA-NCHA survey. A new baseline for ACHA-NCHA II began
in the fall of 2008. Directly comparing pre- and post-redesign estimates on similar data
points, without taking into account the impact of the survey’s redesign, might lead to
an erroneous conclusion. Documentation regarding the results of the pilot study and
differences between the instruments can be obtained at the ACHA-NCHA website,
www.acha-ncha.org.
For additional information about the survey’s development, design, and methodology,
email Mary Hoban, PhD, CHES, (mhoban@acha.org), E. Victor Leino, PhD
(vleino@acha.org), or visit www.acha-ncha.org.
Note on use of data:
Missing values have been excluded from analysis. Students responding "not
applicable" were excluded from several analyses, which are specifically noted
throughout this document. All response categories were included, including "don't
know" or "0" unless otherwise noted.
This Executive Summary highlights results of the ACHA-NCHA II Spring 2014
survey for a Undergraduates Reference Group consisting of 66,887 respondents.
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Findings
A. General Health of College Students
57.9 % of college students surveyed (
their health as very good or excellent .
64.4 % male and
54.9 % female) described
91.0 % of college students surveyed (
92.6 % male and
their health as good, very good or excellent .
90.3 % female) described
Proportion of college students who reported being diagnosed or treated by a professional
for any of the following health problems within the last 12 months:
Allergies:
Asthma:
Back pain:
Broken bone/Fracture/Sprain:
Bronchitis:
Chlamydia:
Diabetes:
Ear infection:
Endometriosis:
Genital herpes:
Genital warts/HPV:
Gonorrhea:
20.0
9.4
12.5
8.0
6.3
1.2
1.1
7.3
0.8
0.6
0.9
0.3
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Hepatitis B or C:
High blood pressure:
High cholesterol:
HIV infection:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome:
Migraine headache:
Mononucleosis:
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease:
Repetitive stress injury:
Sinus infection:
Strep throat:
Tuberculosis:
Urinary tract infection:
0.3
2.8
2.5
0.2
2.9
7.9
2.0
0.3
2.0
17.5
11.5
0.3
10.4
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
56.2 % of college students (
45.8
% male, 61.7 % female) reported being diagnosed
or treated by a professional with one or more of the above conditions within the last 12 months.
Proportion of college students who reported any of the following:
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Chronic illness (e.g., cancer, diabetes, auto-immune disorders)
Deafness/Hearing loss
Learning disability
Mobility/Dexterity disability
Partial sightedness/Blindness
Psychiatric condition
Speech or language disorder
Other disability
3
8.0
4.9
2.0
4.8
0.9
2.7
6.7
0.9
2.2
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Findings continued
B. Disease and Injury Prevention
College students reported receiving the following vaccinations (shots):
67.0
51.1
44.4
68.7
60.8
57.7
% reported receiving vaccination against hepatitis B.
% reported receiving vaccination against Human Papillomavirus/HPV (cervical cancer vaccine).
% reported receiving vaccination against influenza (flu) in the last 12 months (shot or nasal mist).
% reported receiving vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella.
% reported receiving vaccination against meningococcal meningitis.
% reported receiving vaccination against varicella (chicken pox).
Other disease prevention practices reported by college students:
75.2
34.4
34.4
41.7
50.8
23.2
% reported having a dental exam and cleaning in the last 12 months.
% of males reported performing a testicular self exam in the last 30 days.
% of females reported performing a breast self exam in the last 30 days.
% of females reported having a routine gynecological exam in the last 12 months.
% reported using sunscreen regularly with sun exposure.
% reported ever being tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection.
College students reported the following behaviors within the last 12 months:
Percent (%)
Wear a seatbelt when
you rode in a car
Wear a helmet when you
rode a bicycle
Wear a helmet when you
rode a motorcycle
Wear a helmet when you
were inline skating
N/A, did not do this
activity within the
last 12 months
Never*
Rarely or
sometimes*
Mostly or
always*
0.4
0.4
3.8
95.8
45.6
40.1
25.9
34.0
85.4
7.8
7.2
85.0
86.7
55.8
14.3
29.9
* Students responding "N/A, did not do this activity within the last 12 months" were excluded.
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C. Academic Impacts
Within the last 12 months, students reported the following factors affecting their individual
academic performance, defined as: received a lower grade on an exam, or an important project;
received a lower grade in the course; received an incomplete or dropped the course;
or experienced a significant disruption in thesis, dissertation, research, or practicum work;
(listed alphabetically):
Alcohol use:
Allergies:
Anxiety:
Assault (physical):
Assault (sexual):
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder:
Cold/Flu/Sore throat:
Concern for a troubled friend
or family member:
Chronic health problem or serious illness:
Chronic pain:
Death of a friend or family member:
Depression:
Discrimination:
Drug use:
Eating disorder/problem:
Finances:
4.6
2.4
22.8
0.6
1.1
5.8
16.3
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
11.4
3.8
3.0
6.1
14.1
1.1
2.0
1.3
6.5
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Gambling:
Homesickness:
Injury:
Internet use/computer games:
Learning disability:
Participation in extracurricular
activities:
Pregnancy (yours or partner's):
Relationship difficulties:
Roommate difficulties:
Sexually transmitted disease/
infection (STD/I):
Sinus infection/Ear infection/
Bronchitis/Strep throat:
Sleep difficulties:
Stress:
Work:
Other:
D. Violence, Abusive Relationships and Personal Safety
Within the last 12 months, college students reported experiencing:
Percent (%)
A physical fight
A physical assault (not sexual assault)
A verbal threat
Sexual touching without their consent
Sexual penetration attempt without their consent
Sexual penetration without their consent
Stalking
An emotionally abusive intimate relationship
A physically abusive intimate relationship
A sexually abusive intimate relationship
Male
10.6
4.7
24.3
3.5
1.0
0.8
3.0
6.3
1.8
1.0
5
Female Total
3.0
3.1
15.0
9.7
4.3
2.7
6.6
10.9
2.1
2.2
5.6
3.7
18.2
7.6
3.2
2.0
5.4
9.4
2.0
1.8
0.2
4.3
2.5
12.5
3.4
%
%
%
%
%
11.7
0.7
10.0
6.1
%
%
%
%
0.3 %
5.7
22.4
32.0
14.3
1.8
%
%
%
%
%
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College students reported feeling very safe :
Percent (%)
On their campus (daytime)
On their campus (nighttime)
In the community surrounding their
school (daytime)
In the community surrounding their
school (nighttime)
Male
Female Total
89.8
57.9
88.2
30.8
88.6
39.9
64.5
55.3
58.3
34.3
15.9
22.1
E. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use
Reported use versus perceived use - reported use for all students within the past 30 days
compared with how often students perceived the typical student on campus used
substances within the same time period. The last line of each table combines all categories
of any use in the last 30 days.
Actual Use
Alcohol
Percent (%)
Perceived Use
Male
Female
Total
Male Female Total
Never used
Used, but not in the last 30 days
Used 1-9 days
Used 10-29 days
Used all 30 days
21.3
12.6
47.2
17.3
1.6
20.2
13.8
52.7
12.9
0.5
20.6
13.4
50.7
14.4
0.9
3.8
2.2
41.7
40.1
12.1
2.3
1.6
35.8
46.1
14.3
2.9
1.8
37.8
44.0
13.6
Any use within the last 30 days
66.1
66.1
66.0
94.0
96.1
95.4
Cigarette
Actual Use
Perceived Use
Male
Female
Total
Male Female Total
Never used
Used, but not in the last 30 days
Used 1-9 days
Used 10-29 days
Used all 30 days
66.4
17.5
9.2
2.8
4.0
74.3
14.7
6.3
1.6
3.1
71.6
15.7
7.3
2.0
3.5
10.5
14.8
41.5
17.9
15.3
7.2
12.6
38.9
20.1
21.2
8.3
13.3
39.7
19.4
19.3
Any use within the last 30 days
16.0
10.9
12.7
74.7
80.3
78.4
Percent (%)
Marijuana
Actual Use
Percent (%)
Perceived Use
Male
Female
Total
Male Female Total
Never used
Used, but not in the last 30 days
Used 1-9 days
Used 10-29 days
Used all 30 days
55.9
20.2
13.2
6.3
4.4
62.2
20.3
12.3
3.4
1.9
60.1
20.2
12.6
4.4
2.8
7.7
9.3
46.5
26.1
10.3
5.7
7.2
43.4
31.1
12.6
6.4
7.9
44.4
29.4
11.8
Any use within the last 30 days
23.9
17.6
19.8
82.9
87.1
85.6
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Actual Use
Tobacco from a water pipe (hookah)
Perceived Use
Male
Female
Total
Male Female Total
Never used
Used, but not in the last 30 days
Used 1-9 days
Used 10-29 days
Used all 30 days
61.8
26.6
10.0
1.1
0.4
68.6
23.1
7.5
0.7
0.1
66.3
24.3
8.3
0.8
0.2
13.3
19.6
50.3
11.8
4.9
9.5
17.0
51.3
16.2
6.1
10.8
17.8
50.9
14.7
5.7
Any use within the last 30 days
11.6
8.3
9.4
67.1
73.5
71.3
Percent (%)
All other drugs combined*
Actual Use
Percent (%)
Never used
Used, but not in the last 30 days
Used 1-9 days
Used 10-29 days
Used all 30 days
Perceived Use
Male
Female
Total
Male Female Total
52.1
24.6
15.8
3.4
4.0
72.5
17.6
7.7
1.3
0.8
65.6
20.0
10.4
2.1
1.9
9.5
14.9
44.5
20.1
11.0
7.7
13.4
45.0
21.8
12.0
8.3
13.9
44.8
21.3
11.8
Any use within the last 30 days
23.3
9.9
14.4
75.6 78.9 77.8
Includes cigars, smokeless tobacco, cocaine, methamphetamine, other amphetamines, sedatives,
hallucinogens, anabolic steroids, opiates, inhalants, MDMA, other club drugs, other illegal drugs.
(Excludes alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco from a water pipe, and marijuana).
*
2.2 % of college students reported driving after having 5 or more drinks in the last 30 days.*
18.5 % of college students reported driving after having any alcohol in the last 30 days.*
*Students responding "N/A, don't drive" and "N/A don't drink" were excluded from this analysis.
Estimated Blood Alcohol Concentration (or eBAC) of college students reporting 1 or more drinks
the last time they "partied" or socialized. Students reporting 0 drinks were excluded from the analysis.
Due to the improbability of a student surviving a drinking episode resulting in an extremely high eBAC,
all students with an eBAC of 0.50 or higher are also omitted from these eBAC figures. eBAC is
an estimated figure based on the reported number of drinks consumed during the last time they
"partied" or socialized, their approximate time of consumption, sex, weight, and the average rate
of ethanol metabolism.
Estimated BAC
< .08
< .10
Mean
Median
Std Dev
Percent (%)
Male
Female
Total
61.4
69.6
60.8
69.1
61.0
69.3
0.08
0.06
0.08
0.08
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.06
0.08
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Reported number of drinks consumed the last time students "partied" or socialized. Only students
reporting one or more drinks were included.
Number of drinks*
4 or fewer
5
6
7 or more
Percent (%)
Mean
Median
Std Dev
Male
Female
Total
40.1
10.6
9.8
39.5
61.6
13.0
9.3
16.1
54.4
12.2
9.5
23.9
6.48
5.00
4.99
4.26
4.00
2.95
5.01
4.00
3.94
* Students reporting 0 drinks were excluded.
Reported number of times college students consumed five or more drinks in a sitting
within the last two weeks:
Percent (%)
N/A don't drink
None
1-2 times
3-5 times
6 or more times
Male
Female
Total
22.5
33.1
26.2
14.3
3.9
21.5
46.5
22.8
7.9
1.2
21.9
42.0
23.9
10.1
2.1
Percent of college students who reported using prescription drugs that were not prescribed
to them within the last 12 months:
Percent (%)
Male
Female
Total
Antidepressants
Erectile dysfunction drugs
Pain killers
Sedatives
Stimulants
2.4
1.1
7.3
3.8
10.6
3.2
0.8
5.8
3.6
8.0
3.0
0.9
6.4
3.7
8.9
Used 1 or more of the above
15.8
13.8
14.6
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College students reported doing the following most of the time or always when they "partied"
or socialized during the last 12 months:*
Percent (%)
Male
Female Total
Alternate non-alcoholic with alcoholic beverages
Avoid drinking games
Choose not to drink alcohol
Determine in advance not to exceed a set number of drinks
Eat before and/or during drinking
Have a friend let you know when you have had enough
Keep track of how many drinks being consumed
Pace drinks to one or fewer an hour
Stay with the same group of friends the entire time drinking
Stick with only one kind of alcohol when drinking
Use a designated driver
25.6
27.0
19.1
31.4
75.2
26.5
56.3
18.1
75.7
40.0
80.4
34.6
35.1
25.2
42.5
81.4
42.5
68.7
31.8
87.4
48.8
88.9
31.6
32.4
23.2
38.8
79.3
37.1
64.6
27.2
83.4
45.8
86.0
Reported one or more of the above
95.8
98.4
97.5
*Students responding "N/A, don't drink" were excluded from this analysis.
College students who drank alcohol reported experiencing the following in the last
12 months when drinking alcohol:*
Male
Female
Total
Did something you later regretted
Forgot where you were or what you did
Got in trouble with the police
Someone had sex with me without my consent
Had sex with someone without their consent
Had unprotected sex
Physically injured yourself
Physically injured another person
Seriously considered suicide
38.3
36.7
4.8
1.4
0.6
23.0
17.8
3.2
2.7
38.3
33.6
2.5
2.9
0.6
20.4
15.5
1.4
2.6
38.2
34.5
3.3
2.4
0.6
21.3
16.3
2.0
2.7
Reported one or more of the above
57.9
54.9
55.9
Percent (%)
*Students responding "N/A, don't drink" were excluded from this analysis.
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F. Sexual Behavior
College students reported having the following number of sexual partners (oral sex, vaginal or
anal intercourse) within the last 12 months:
Percent (%)
None
1
2
3
4 or more
Male
Female Total
30.6
38.7
10.5
6.7
13.4
30.5
43.2
10.6
6.4
9.4
30.6
41.6
10.6
6.5
10.8
Number of partners among students reporting to have at least one
sexual partner within the last 12 months:*
Male
Mean
Median
Std Dev
Female Total
2.67
1.00
4.42
2.01
1.00
2.10
2.24
1.00
3.11
*Students reporting 0 sexual partners within the last 12 months were excluded.
College students reported having oral, vaginal or anal sex in the last 30 days:
Oral sex within the past 30 days
Percent (%)
No, have never done this sexual activity
No, have done this sexual activity but not in the last 30 days
Yes
Male
26.3
28.1
45.6
Female Total
29.3
26.0
44.7
28.3
26.7
45.0
Vaginal sex within the past 30 days
Percent (%)
No, have never done this sexual activity
No, have done this sexual activity but not in the last 30 days
Yes
Male
32.8
22.7
44.5
Female Total
31.9
18.6
49.5
32.2
20.0
47.8
Anal sex within the past 30 days
Percent (%)
No, have never done this sexual activity
No, have done this sexual activity but not in the last 30 days
Yes
10
Male
73.0
20.0
7.0
Female Total
79.0
16.9
4.2
76.9
17.9
5.2
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Using a condom or other protective barrier within the last 30 days (mostly or always ):
Percent (%)
Sexually active students reported*
Oral sex
Vaginal intercourse
Anal intercourse
Male
Female
Total
5.2
56.8
35.6
4.4
51.0
22.8
4.7
52.8
28.3
*Students responding "Never did this sexual activity" or "Have not done this during the last thirty days" were
excluded from the analysis.
Contraceptive use reported by students or their partner the last time they had vaginal intercourse:
Percent (%)
Yes, used a method of contraception
Not applicable/Didn't use a method/Don't know
Male
Female
Total
53.1
46.9
57.2
42.8
55.8
44.2
If YES to contraceptive use the last time student had vaginal intercourse, reported means of birth
control used among college students or their partner to prevent pregnancy:
Percent (%)
Male Female Total
Birth control pills (monthly or extended cycle)
Birth control shots
Birth control implants
Birth control patch
Vaginal ring
Intrauterine device
Male condom
Female condom
Diaphragm or cervical cap
Contraceptive sponge
Spermicide (foam, jelly, cream)
Fertility awareness (calendar, mucous, basal body temperature)
Withdrawal
Sterilization (hysterectomy, tubes tied, vasectomy)
Other method
67.4
4.3
3.4
1.3
3.6
5.9
68.5
0.8
0.7
0.5
4.9
4.6
28.8
1.8
2.7
63.1
3.6
2.7
0.7
3.3
6.6
61.6
0.5
0.2
0.2
2.7
6.6
31.7
1.9
1.8
64.4
3.8
2.9
0.9
3.4
6.4
63.7
0.6
0.4
0.3
3.4
6.0
30.7
1.9
2.1
Male condom use plus another method
Any two or more methods (excluding male condoms)
54.3
30.3
48.4
30.8
50.2
30.6
16.0 % of sexually active college students reported using (or reported their partner used)
emergency contraception ("morning after pill") within the last 12 months.
(male: 13.5 %; female:
17.3
%).*
*Students responding "Not sexually active" were excluded from the analysis.
1.5 % of college students who had vaginal intercourse within the last 12 months reported
experiencing an unintentional pregnancy or got someone pregnant within the last 12 months.
(male: 1.5 %;
female:
1.4
%).**
**Students responding "Have not had vaginal intercourse within the last 12 months" were excluded from
the analysis.
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G. Nutrition and Exercise
College students reported usually eating the following number of servings
of fruits and vegetables per day:
Percent (%)
0 servings per day
1-2 per day
3-4 per day
5 or more per day
Male
7.8
60.7
26.2
5.3
Female Total
5.2
57.6
31.0
6.3
6.1
58.6
29.3
6.0
College students reported the following behaviors within the past 7 days:
Do moderate-intensity cardio or aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes:
Percent (%)
0 days
1-4 days
5-7 days
Male
21.8
54.0
24.2
Female Total
22.0
57.1
20.9
22.0
56.1
22.0
Do vigorous-intensity cardio or aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes:
Percent (%)
0 days
1-2 days
3-7 days
Male
31.7
30.9
37.4
Female Total
38.2
30.0
31.8
36.1
30.3
33.6
Physical Activity and Public Health: Updated Recommendations for Adults. From the American
College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association (2007): Moderate-intensity
cardio or aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more days per week or vigorous-intensity
cardio or aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes on 3 or more days per week.
Students meeting the Recommendation for moderate-intensity exercise, vigorous-intensity
exercise, or a combination of the two (2 moderate-intensity exercise periods = 1 vigorous-intensity
exercise period).
Percent (%)
Guidelines met
Male
54.6
12
Female Total
49.8
51.3
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Estimated average Body Mass Index (BMI): This figure incorporates reported height,
and weight to form a general indicator of physical health. Categories defined by The World Health
Organization (WHO) 2000, reprinted 2004. Obesity: Preventing and Managing the Global
Epidemic. WHO Tech Report Series: 894.
BMI
<18.5 Underweight
18.5-24.9 Healthy Weight
25-29.9 Overweight
30-34.9 Class I Obesity
35-39.9 Class II Obesity
≥40 Class III Obesity
Percent (%)
Mean
Median
Std Dev
Male
Female Total
3.3
56.9
27.6
8.1
2.9
1.3
5.2
63.6
19.4
6.9
2.8
2.1
4.6
61.2
22.1
7.3
2.9
1.8
24.85
23.75
4.87
24.21 24.44
22.86 23.17
5.39 5.25
H. Mental Health
Students reported experiencing the following within the last 12 months:
Felt things were hopeless
Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do
Percent (%)
Male
Female
Total
No, never
No, not last 12 months
Yes, last 2 weeks
Yes, last 30 days
Yes, in last 12 months
41.0
18.9
14.2
7.2
18.7
29.6
18.9
18.9
10.3
22.4
33.4
18.9
17.3
9.3
21.2
No, never
No, not last 12 months
Yes, last 2 weeks
Yes, last 30 days
Yes, in last 12 months
15.3
7.1
40.7
16.0
21.0
5.1
2.9
58.6
17.0
16.4
8.6
4.3
52.5
16.6
17.9
47.8
Any time within
the last 12 months
77.7
92.0
87.1
Any time within
the last 12 months
40.1
51.5
Felt exhausted (not from physical activity)
Percent (%)
Male Female Total
Felt very lonely
Percent (%)
Male
Female
Total
No, never
No, not last 12 months
Yes, last 2 weeks
Yes, last 30 days
Yes, in last 12 months
18.6
7.9
40.9
15.7
16.8
8.1
4.6
56.0
16.5
14.7
11.7
5.8
50.9
16.2
15.4
No, never
No, not last 12 months
Yes, last 2 weeks
Yes, last 30 days
Yes, in last 12 months
29.0
18.8
20.7
11.0
20.5
18.3
17.0
27.2
15.0
22.5
21.9
17.6
25.1
13.6
21.8
Any time within
the last 12 months
73.4
87.3
82.6
Any time within
the last 12 months
52.2
64.7
60.6
13
Percent (%)
Male Female Total
Findings continued
Felt very sad
Felt so depressed that it was difficult to
function
Percent (%)
Male
Female
Total
No, never
No, not last 12 months
Yes, last 2 weeks
Yes, last 30 days
Yes, in last 12 months
28.0
19.2
19.5
10.8
22.5
16.5
15.0
28.8
15.4
24.3
20.4
16.4
25.7
13.8
23.7
No, never
No, not last 12 months
Yes, last 2 weeks
Yes, last 30 days
Yes, in last 12 months
51.3
20.7
9.1
5.3
13.5
42.8
21.6
11.7
7.0
16.8
45.6
21.3
10.9
6.5
15.7
68.4
63.2
Any time within
the last 12 months
28.0
35.6
33.2
Any time within
the last 12 months
52.8
Felt overwhelming anxiety
Percent (%)
Male Female Total
Felt overwhelming anger
Percent (%)
Male
Female
Total
No, never
No, not last 12 months
Yes, last 2 weeks
Yes, last 30 days
Yes, in last 12 months
41.6
16.0
15.9
9.4
17.1
26.4
12.7
26.1
13.9
20.9
31.5
13.8
22.7
12.4
19.6
No, never
No, not last 12 months
Yes, last 2 weeks
Yes, last 30 days
Yes, in last 12 months
42.9
21.9
10.8
7.3
17.2
38.6
21.5
12.6
9.3
18.1
39.9
21.6
12.0
8.7
17.8
Any time within
the last 12 months
42.4
60.9
54.7
Any time within
the last 12 months
35.3
40.0
38.5
Female
Total
76.0
15.2
1.7
1.3
5.7
76.9
14.5
1.8
1.3
5.5
No, never
No, not last 12 months
Yes, last 2 weeks
Yes, last 30 days
Yes, in last 12 months
92.2
6.4
0.4
0.2
0.8
90.3
8.3
0.2
0.1
1.1
90.8
7.8
0.3
0.1
1.0
8.6
Any time within
the last 12 months
1.3
1.4
1.4
Seriously considered suicide
Percent (%)
Male
No, never
79.1
No, not last 12 months 13.0
Yes, last 2 weeks
1.9
Yes, last 30 days
1.2
Yes, in last 12 months 4.9
Any time within
the last 12 months
7.9
Male
8.8
Female
Total
No, never
85.9
No, not last 12 months 9.5
Yes, last 2 weeks
1.3
Yes, last 30 days
0.7
Yes, in last 12 months 2.7
77.7
14.3
2.0
1.3
4.7
80.3
12.8
1.8
1.1
4.0
Any time within
the last 12 months
8.0
6.9
4.6
Male Female Total
Attempted suicide
Intentionally cut, burned, bruised, or
otherwise injured yourself
Percent (%)
Percent (%)
14
Percent (%)
Male Female Total
Findings continued
Within the last 12 months, diagnosed or treated by a professional for the following:
Male
Female
Total
Anorexia
Anxiety
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Bulimia
Depression
Insomnia
Other sleep disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic attacks
Phobia
Schizophrenia
Substance abuse or addiction
Other addiction
Other mental health condition
0.5
7.8
6.1
1.3
0.4
7.5
3.0
1.9
1.6
3.2
0.7
0.4
1.3
0.7
1.8
1.5
17.4
5.0
1.5
1.4
14.2
4.3
2.1
2.7
8.7
1.3
0.1
0.8
0.3
2.6
1.2
14.3
5.4
1.5
1.1
12.1
3.9
2.0
2.4
6.9
1.1
0.3
1.0
0.5
2.4
Students reporting none of the above
Students reporting only one of the above
Students reporting both Depression and Anxiety
Students reporting any two or more of the above
excluding the combination of Depression and Anxiety
83.3
7.9
4.7
73.9
9.0
10.4
76.9
8.6
8.6
4.2
7.5
6.5
Percent (%)
Within the last 12 months, any of the following been traumatic or very difficult to handle:
Percent (%)
Male
Female Total
Academics
Career-related issue
Death of family member or friend
Family problems
Intimate relationships
Other social relationships
Finances
Health problem of family member or partner
Personal appearance
Personal health issue
Sleep difficulties
Other
41.8
21.7
13.6
20.2
27.9
20.7
29.3
14.9
15.8
13.4
24.5
8.6
51.8
25.4
18.8
32.7
33.2
30.0
36.3
22.0
30.3
22.5
29.5
10.6
48.5
24.2
17.1
28.6
31.5
26.9
34.1
19.7
25.6
19.5
27.9
10.1
Students reporting none of the above
Students reporting only one of the above
Students reporting 2 of the above
Students reporting 3 or more of the above
31.6
14.4
13.5
40.6
20.3
11.6
12.9
55.2
24.0
12.5
13.1
50.4
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Findings continued
Within the last 12 months, how would you rate the overall level of stress experienced:
Percent (%)
No stress
Less than average stress
Average stress
More than average stress
Tremendous stress
Male
2.9
12.3
40.2
37.0
7.6
Female Total
0.6
4.4
36.6
46.4
12.0
1.4
7.0
37.7
43.2
10.6
I. Sleep
Past 7 days, getting enough sleep to feel rested in the morning:
Percent (%)
0 days
1-2 days
3-5 days
6+ days
Male
8.1
26.7
51.4
13.8
Female Total
10.4
31.5
48.5
9.7
9.7
29.8
49.4
11.0
Past 7 days, how often felt tired, dragged out, or sleepy during the day:
Percent (%)
0 days
1-2 days
3-5 days
6+ days
Male
11.5
34.3
41.5
12.7
Female Total
5.5
27.4
47.1
20.0
7.6
29.6
45.2
17.6
Past 7 days, how much of a problem with sleepiness during daytime activities:
Percent (%)
No problem
A little problem
More than a little problem
A big problem
A very big problem
Male
13.1
49.5
23.1
10.1
4.1
16
Female Total
7.0
47.7
26.2
13.5
5.5
9.1
48.3
25.1
12.4
5.1
Demographics and Student Characteristics
Age:
Average age:
Median:
Std Dev:
21.26 years
20.00 years
4.74 years
18 - 20 years:
21 - 24 years:
25 - 29 years:
30+ years:
Gender*
Female:
Male:
Transgender:
55.3
36.1
4.0
4.6
%
%
%
%
65.6 %
33.3 %
0.4 %
Student status:
1st year undergraduate:
2nd year undergraduate:
3rd year undergraduate:
4th year undergraduate:
5th year or more undergraduate:
Graduate or professional:
Not seeking a degree:
Other:
26.3
23.3
23.8
20.7
5.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
Full-time student:
Part-time student:
Other student:
94.9 %
4.6 %
0.5 %
Relationship status:
Not in a relationship:
In a relationship but not living together:
In a relationship and living together:
52.5 %
35.9 %
11.6 %
Marital status:
Single:
Married/Partnered:
Separated:
Divorced:
Other:
91.7
5.6
0.2
1.0
1.5
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Students describe themselves as:
White:
78.0
Black or African American:
5.7
Hispanic or Latino/a:
8.5
Asian or Pacific Islander:
10.0
American Indian, Alaskan
Native or Native Hawaiian:
2.0
Biracial or Multiracial:
4.1
Other:
2.6
International Student:
International:
%
%
%
6.9 %
Students describe themselves as:
Heterosexual:
89.9
Gay/Lesbian:
2.8
Bisexual:
4.8
Unsure:
2.6
%
%
%
%
Housing:
Campus residence hall:
Fraternity or sorority house:
Other university housing:
Parent/guardian home:
Other off-campus housing:
Other:
%
%
%
%
%
%
45.6
1.8
5.3
10.4
33.2
3.6
Participated in organized college athletics:
Varsity:
9.5 %
Club sports:
11.9 %
Intramurals:
22.3 %
Member of a social fraternity or sorority:
Greek member:
12.4 %
Primary Source of Health Insurance:
College/university sponsored
plan:
7.2 %
Parents' plan:
76.1 %
Another plan:
10.0 %
Don't have health insurance:
5.3 %
Not sure if have plan:
1.3 %
* Cases where sex is missing are included in the calculation of percentages for this variable
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%
%
%
%
Demographics of Participating Institutions
One hundred sixty eight postsecondary institutions self-selected to participate in the
Spring 2014 ACHA National College Health Assessment and 94,197 surveys were
completed by students on these campuses. For the purpose of forming the Reference
Group, only institutions located in the United States that surveyed all students or used a
random sampling technique are included in the analysis, yielding a final data set
consisting of 79,266 students at 140 schools. This report includes only data from
66,887 UNDERGRADUATE students at 140 schools. Demographic characteristics of
the 140 campuses follow. Note that schools surveying in the 30 days following their
Spring Break are omitted from this report.
Demographical Characteristics of the 140 US Postsecondary Institutions Included
in the Spring 2014 ACHA-NCHA II UNDERGRADUATE Reference Group.
Campus Characteristic
Type of Institution
Public
Private
2-year
4-year or above
Location of Campus
Northeast (CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)
Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI)
South (AL, AR, DE, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC,
TN, TX, VA, WV)
West (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY)
Campus Size
< 2,500 students
2,500 – 4,999 students
5,000 – 9,999 students
10,000 – 19,999 students
20,000 students or more
Campus Setting
Very large city (population over 500,000)
Large city (population 250,000-499,999)
Small city (population 50,000-249,999)
Large town (population 10,000 – 49,999)
Small town (population 2,500-9,999)
Rural community (population under 2,500)
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate Colleges
Masters Colleges and Universities
Research Institutions
Special Focus Institutions
Miscellaneous/Not Classified
18
n
79
61
8
132
35
22
50
33
45
22
23
21
29
18
6
44
47
14
11
8
52
40
39
1
0
Demographical Characteristics of the 140 US Postsecondary Institutions Included
in the Spring 2014 ACHA-NCHA II UNDERGRADUATE Reference Group.
Campus Characteristic
n
ACHA Membership Status
Institutional Member
Nonmember
Religious Affiliation
No
Yes
If yes:
Catholic
Protestant or Other Christian
Postsecondary Minority Institution (US Department of Education)
No
Yes
*If yes:
Postsecondary Minority Institution
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
High Hispanic Enrollment
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
Indian Tribally Controlled College or University
Alaska Native-Serving Institution
Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution
112
28
116
24
11
13
134
6
0
2
2
4
0
0
0
*institutions may hold more than one type of minority status
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS ONLY
All Institutions
Number of institutions
140
16
124
66,887
7,377
59,510
Mean response proportion*
26%
89%
18%
Median response proportion*
19%
96%
17%
Number of students
Paper Survey
Web Survey
Administration Administration
*Calculation of response proportion is based all students surveyed at the institution, and not limited to only
undergraduate responses.
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