Stats on Drinking*

64% of UVA students have an average of 0-5 drinks per week (27.6% have 0 drinks per week).

76.9% of UVA students usually make sure they have eaten beforehand, if they drink.

If they drink, 69.3% of UVA students usually take precautions not to inconvenience non-drinking peers.

The average BAC of UVA students while drinking is 0.04.

83.1% of UVA students ALWAYS call 911 if someone they are with is showing signs of alcohol poisoning.

95.9% of UVA students who drink have NOT gotten into a fight due to their drinking.

75.4% of UVA students usually stay in a group if they drink.

91.2% of UVA students who drink have NOT been injured or hurt due to drinking.

Thank you UVA!

*Source: 2008 Health Promotion Survey from a random sample of 2,095 UVa students.