Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics (N = 264)
| Characteristic | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age | M = 18.5, SD = 0.5 | Range = 18–19 |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 147 | 56% |
| Male | 109 | 41% |
| Trans gender queer, or gender questioning | 7 | 3% |
| Race / Ethnicity* | ||
| White | 145 | 55% |
| Black | 68 | 26% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 54 | 20% |
| Asian | 10 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 3 | 1% |
| More than one race | 59 | 22% |
| Sexual orientation | ||
| Heterosexual | 217 | 84% |
| Gay/Lesbian | 3 | 1% |
| Bisexual | 21 | 8% |
| Asexual | 5 | 2% |
| Queer | 8 | 3% |
| Unsure | 4 | 2% |
| Religion | ||
| Protestant | 87 | 38% |
| Catholic | 38 | 17% |
| Other religion (Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Jehovah’s Witness, Mormon) | 23 | 10% |
| Other (agnostic, atheist, unsure) | 80 | 35% |
| Socioeconomic Status | ||
| Low income (Pell grant eligible) | 107 | 41% |
| Highest level of parental education | ||
| Some high school | 15 | 6% |
| Finished high school | 29 | 11% |
| Some beyond | 62 | 24% |
| Finished college | 109 | 42% |
| School beyond college | 45 | 17% |
*
Respondents may check more than 1 response; percentages add to over 100%