National College Health Assessment Open Enrollment 2025-2026
- Ask Medicaid Florida
- Nov 27, 2025
- 2 min read
What is NCHA?
The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) is a nationally recognized research survey that can assist you in collecting precise data on a wide range of health and wellness issues that impact your student population and affect their academic performance.
The National College Health Assessment is your guide to creating a healthier campus
and strengthening student success.
To Participate
To promote student well-being, you need a comprehensive picture of your students’ overall health and wellness. Learn more about how the program works and how it can benefit your campus.
Featured Resources
We offer resources and tools to help you launch a successful survey on your campus.
Tools for Implementation
Visit our collection of guides and templates for use in planning and implementing the survey.
NCHA Users Group
This group is for anyone who is preparing to launch the NCHA, looking for ideas on how to disseminate NCHA data, or using NCHA data for research.
Promotional Toolkit
This customizable toolkit helps campuses engage and inform students about the importance of participating in the NCHA.
NCHA Findings
Get a sneak peek at the the type of data that's made available in our NCHA survey reports.
Level of Stress Experienced
Of students surveyed, 76.4% report experiencing overall moderate or high levels of stress within the last 30 days.
Data Highlights
The NCHA collects data on a broad range of college health topics. See select data highlights from our recent survey.
Nutrition Fact
In the last 30 days, 28.1% of students report having eaten less than they felt they should because there wasn’t enough money for food.
Health Care Fact
71.6% of students report having visited a medical provider for a check-up or any other reason in the last 12 months.
Safety Fact
40.4% of students report feeling “somewhat safe” on campus at night.
Drug Use Fact
31% of students reported ever using tobacco or other nicotine delivery products.
Sexual Behavior Fact
Of students that have had vaginal intercourse within the last 12 months, 80.7% used a method to prevent pregnancy.
Mental Health Fact
35.2% of students report having received psychological or mental health services in the last 12 months.
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Closing Statement
The National College Health Assessment remains a critical barometer of student well-being, highlighting trends institutions can’t afford to ignore. Its data equips campuses to respond faster, allocate resources smarter, and design interventions that match real needs. Sustained attention to these findings is essential for strengthening student health outcomes.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice for your Healthcare decisions or any other type of advice. All content, materials, and resources made available are solely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon for making Healthcare decisions. See full disclaimer.g 2024 Reference Group Data Report
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