The Princeton Review, best known for its college rankings, ratings, and guides, has once again provided key information about the scope and availability of mental health services on colleges and universities across the country. Since 2023, the education services company, together with the Ruderman Family Foundation, has published the findings from its Campus Mental Health Services Survey, which reports on the type of services available on campus and the awareness, on the part of students, of their existence. 

The 2026 survey, out last week, included the participation of 739 institutions, nearly tripling the number of schools that participated in the first year. Leaders believe the sharp increase in participation reflects colleges’ growing awareness that students and families want to know more about how institutions support student wellbeing.

“We partnered with the Princeton Review to build something that didn’t exist before: a way to make student wellbeing visible and comparable across higher education, so it becomes a priority for institutions and for the families choosing them,” said Jay Ruderman, the president of the Ruderman Family Foundation. 

The survey is divided into two sections: one which polled administrators at the 739 institutions on their schools’ mental health and wellness services, and the second which polled more than 56,000 students across 300 colleges about their awareness of services on their campuses. Findings from both administrator and student surveys reveal sustained momentum in campus infrastructure, policies, and awareness surrounding student mental health. 

Of the participating schools, 99 percent reported their colleges have a comprehensive mental health/wellness program thar makes counseling, referrals, and wellbeing services available to all students; 99 percent also reported their colleges have a mental health services website; and 92 percent reported their colleges have suicide prevention training programs. 

Notably, more than three quarters (77 percent) of the participating institutions now offer for-credit or non-credit mental health and wellness education courses, indicating a growth in preventative as well as clinical services. 

Among students, 82 percent agreed with the statement, “If I needed to seek professional help for my mental or emotional health, I would know where to access my school’s resources;” 80 percent agreed with the statement, “Mental health services are readily available on campus;” and 79 percent agreed with the statement, “I am aware of mental health outreach efforts by my school.” 

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