Percent Distribution of Undergraduates by Parents' Highest Education Level* (AY 2003-2004)

Students' parents have high school diploma or less ("first-generation" college students) Students' parents have some college or vocational training Students' parents have a bachelor's degree or higher US 33% 25% 42%         California 37% 24% 39% Connecticut 33% 22% 46% Georgia 33% 26% 41% Illinois 36% 26% 39% Minnesota 27% 32% 42% New York 34% 23% 42% Tennessee 36% 25% 39% Texas 35% 24% 41%

* The highest education level of either parent.

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