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.

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National Suicide Statistics For College Students

• Suicide is the #2 leading cause of death for college students

• Approximately 1,200 suicides occur on college campuses per year

• 25% know of someone who has died as a result of suicide

• 40% know of someone who has attempted suicide

• Almost 40% of LGBTQ+ college students have thought about suicide during the past year