Religious Accommodations at U.S. Colleges: What To Know
Designated prayer spaces and religion-friendly dining options are among the ways U.S. colleges try to meet the religious and spiritual needs of undergraduate and graduate students.
“Religious accommodations are important for ensuring a campus environment in which students of all religious and secular identities can thrive,” says Rebecca Russo, vice president of higher education strategy at Interfaith America, a national nonprofit organization.
About 71% of American college students affiliate with a religion, 40% attend a religious service at least once a month and 38% pray daily, according to a report – last updated in December 2023 – by Gitnux, an independent market research platform.
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