Academics
Professors will chase you down if you forget to submit an assignment.
Fiction! Most professors will not ask you twice for your work.
Joining clubs and organizations is a great way to meet people.
Fact! Joining clubs is a great way to meet new poeple with similar interests.
College students live exclusively on ramen noodles.
Fiction! College students often eat at the cafeteria.
Dorm rooms are always spacious and luxurious.
Fiction! They are usually small rooms.
College students are recommended to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
Fact! This is the recommend amount of healthy sleep needed.
Skipping class is fine because everything is on YouTube anyway.
Fiction! You must attend class to get a good grade in a college course.
75% of college students participate in extracurricular activities.
Fact! Many students participate in extracurricular activities.
Having a part-time job while studying is impossible.
Fiction
You’ll always have a quiet space to study in the dorms.
Fiction
Mental health services are available at most colleges.
Fact! Each campus typically has a wellness center will mental health services.
The average college student spends 40 hours per week studying.
Fiction! Some studies indicate that students may only study 6-10 hours per week on average
20% of college students join Greek life (fraternities or sororities).
Fiction! Greek life varies by institution, but it's generally lower than 20%.
The average student loan debt in the United States is $10,000.
False! As of recent data, the average borrower owes around $28,950.
You’ll always have access to laundry facilities in college dorms.
Fact!
90% of college students report experiencing stress regularly.
Fiction! Studies show that around 49.3% of college students report experiencing moderate stress, while 29.5% endure high stress levels.
Business is the most popular college major in the United States.
Fact! Business is the most popular college major in the United States, accounting for 18.8% of all degrees awarded
Most college students own a car.
Fact! While car ownership among college students varies by location and institution, studies show that around 48-56% of undergraduate students have a vehicle while attending school.
The average cost of textbooks per year for a college student is $1,000.
Fiction! In 2022-2023, students spent roughly $285 per year on course materials.
The average size of a college dorm room is 150 square feet.
Fact! This is a typical size dorm room.
70% of college students report skipping meals due to a busy schedule.
False! Studies indicate that about 29% of students skip meals daily due to financial constraints, and around 38% skip at least one meal per week.
The majority of college students change their major at least once.
Fact! Studies show that about one-third of college students change their major at least once within their first three years of enrollment.
College students spend more time in the library than at social events.
Fiction! While libraries are essential for studying, research suggests that college students often spend more time at social events than in the library.
The average monthly cost of living for a college student is $2,000.
Fiction! According to recent estimates, students can expect to spend around $2,932 per month on living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, and personal costs.
30% of college students study abroad during their academic career.
Fiction! Less than 10% of U.S. college graduates have studied abroad.
College students are more likely to drink coffee than energy drinks.
Fact! College students tend to favor coffee over energy drinks when it comes to caffeine consumption.