4. Percentage of Students Who Attended University in 2001: Statistics Canada study Stats Canada did a survey of 18-24 year olds to determine the percentage of youth who attended university in 2001. They found that youth from high-income families were about twice as likely to attend university as their poorer counterparts. Among 18-24 years olds whose family earned: more than $100,000, 45.6% attended university. between $75,001 and $100,000, 38.2% attended university. between $50,001 to $75,000, only 25% attended university. between $25,001 and $50,000, 23.3% attended university. less than $25,000, only 19.5% attended university. Overall, 30% of 18 to 24 year olds attended university in 2001. Does university attendance depend on parents' income?