Statistically speaking

November is Spiritual Development Month at Carnegie Mellon. This celebration focuses on the importance and significance of engaging in knowing oneself. Here is a look at how college students around the nation value religion, spirituality, and self-knowledge:

Percentage of college students who identify themselves as agnostics or non-believers: 17

Percentage of college students who do not believe in punishment by God for immorality: 63

Percentage of college students who discuss the meaning of life with friends: 74

Percentage of college students who report praying regularly or in times of need: 69

Percentage of college first-years who report attending services regularly or occasionally: 80

Percentage of college juniors who report attending services regularly or occasionally: 29

Sources: (spirituality.ucla.edu), (princeton.edu), (insidehighered.com)