One of the characteristics of BYU most often pointed out is its reputation for emphasizing a "marriage culture". Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints highly value marriage and family, especially marriage within the faith. Approximately 51 percent of the graduates in BYU's class of 2005 were married. This is compared to a national marriage average among college graduates of 11 percent. BYU students on average marry at the age of 22, according to a 2005 study, while the national average age is 25 years for men and 27 years for women. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is one of BYU's characteristics that is most often pointed out through reputation? ANS1 emphasizing a "marriage culture" QSN2 What percentage of BYU's class of 2005 were married? ANS2 Approximately 51 QSN3 What is the national marriage average among college graduates? ANS3 11 percent QSN4 What is the average age that BYU students marry according to a 2005 study? ANS4 22 QSN5 What type of marriage is highly valued by LDS members? ANS5 marriage within the faith