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Interesting Facts on College Students

College and Sleep
Most College students require 9 hours of sleep to learn and study well. However, on average college students get about 5-6 hours of sleep per night. Nearly 20% of college students suffer from sleeping disorders.

Changing Your Major
Approximately 80% of college students change their major at least once during their college career. On average, college students change their major three times until they are able to settle on a major they really enjoy.

College Students and Facebook
In 2010 one of the most popular websites used by college students is Facebook. It is twice as popular among young women.

Hungry?
College students tend to drink a lot of carbonated beverages and very few students eat fruits and vegetables. Many students eat yogurt, cereal and sandwiches since they are very affordable and easy to make. Only about 1/5 of college students actually eat breakfast.

College Dropouts
About 1 in 4 college students drop out at some point in their college career. Some reasons why these students don't make it include, financial constraints, homesickness, or educational burnout.

How much do College Graduates Make?
College graduates with a bachelors degrees make an average income of $53,000, while high school students make an average of $29,000. College graduates with a masters degree tend to make $31,000 more per year than high school graduates.

How Many College Students Fail A Course?
About 1/3 of college students fail at least one class in their college career. Most students fail classes in their first year since they are not use to the way the college class is structured.

Average College Tuition
Students that go to community college and live at home tuiton can cost about $3000 a year. For students that go to private colleges and live at home, tuition per year can be anywhere between $9,000-$39,000 per year

How Much Debt Does a College Student Have?
On average the typical college student has about $21,000 in debt when they graduate. Graduates tend to find it hard to pay off their debt and also save for goals such as purchasing a home or buying a car.

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