On college campuses today, there is a lot of underage binge drinking occurring in fraternities, sororities and in dorm rooms. This survey found that there are many dangers and consequences, along with a certain profile, that accompanies binge drinking in college. This survey held by the Higher Education Center helped to predict the average characteristics of a college binge drinker.
White students are twice as likely to engage in binge drinking compared to other ethnic groups.
Students who say religion is not an important factor in their lives, are also two times more likely to participate in binge drinking. Those students who are involved in athletics are one and a half times more likely to binge drink. Finally, a resident at a fraternity or sorority is four times more likely to be involved in binge drinking. The college students participating in binge drinking are probably having a good time, but are also reporting serious problems caused from alcohol. These binge drinkers are also as likely to have unplanned and unprotected intercourse, get in trouble with campus police, damage property, or get hurt or injured.