Illumia Conducted a National Study of 1,376 Students (Ages 16-30)
This research was created to uncover the trends, expectations, behaviors, and unmet needs shaping higher education that institutions rarely have clear visibility into.
20%
Gen Z in high school (ages 16-18)
62%
Traditional college-aged Gen Z (ages 18-22)
11%
Non-traditional college-aged Gen Z (ages 23-26)
7%
Millennials attending college (ages 27-30)
Emerging Generations Are Reshaping the Payment Experience
Student IDs, Security, and Emerging Generations
The heightened emphasis on safety in the past few years has made it a top priority for higher education institutions of all sizes and locations, including urban and rural areas. For campus administrators, the issue of safety is multifaceted, as students expect both ease of movement and convenience, while also demanding a comprehensive approach to ensure the security of everyone on campus.
75% of students surveyed say colleges that require student IDs make them feel safer when they're on campus.