Participation History

It's no wonder that survey participation has more than tripled since the survey's first administration in Spring 2000.

More than 2.5 million students at 1,000+ colleges and universities across the country have already taken the survey. The NCHA has been used by two-year and four-year public and private institutions from varied geographical regions, Carnegie Foundation Classifications, and campus settings.

National media, government policymakers, and prominent public health and higher education organizations have repeatedly cited NCHA data in articles, proposals, and presentations. What started as a pilot program in 1998 has now grown into an established and well-regarded tool that presents a rich picture of college student health.

1,056 unique institutions have participated since Spring 2000

• Institutions participating 4+ times: 489
• Institutions participating 3+ times: 607
• Institutions participating 2+ times: 756