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Table 7 Mean Binge Drinking Rates (%) and Alcohol Policy Variables

From: The epidemiology of college alcohol and gambling policies

Policy variable

Schools with no policy mention (N)

Schools with no policy restrictions (N)

Schools with restrictions policy (N)

Schools with prohibition policy (N)

F

df

Policy on alcohol use on-campus for students ≥ 21

n/a (0)

39% (15)

47% (77)

36% (24)

7.07***

2,113

Policy on alcohol at on-campus sanctioned events for students ≥ 21

44% (37)

46% (64)

n/a (0)

33% (15)

5.25***

2,113

Policy on students already in recovery upon entry to school

43% (109)

56% (6)

57% (1)

n/a (0)

2.89*

2,113

 

No mention (N)

Alcohol free housing available (N)

  

Policy on alcohol-free campus housing

42% (90)

49% (26)

4.01**

1,114

  1. * = p < .1; ** = p < .01; *** = p < .001