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College Students: Suicide Statistics
Suicide is one of the top leading causes of death among college students, followed only by injury/accidents . Since 2021, rates of suicide in colleges have slightly increased. Between 10-20% of college students have seriously thought about suicide at some point during their college enrollment years.
National Suicide Statistics For College Students
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Suicide is the #2 leading cause of death for college students
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Approximately 1,200 suicides occur on college campuses per year
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25% know of someone who has died as a result of suicide
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40% know of someone who has attempted suicide
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Almost 40% of LGBTQ+ college students have thought about suicide during the past year
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