Students participating in the program were asked to self-report the severity and other information regarding their Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Surprisingly, 55% (N=97) of these students (who are all enrolled in either a two- or four-year college program) reported their TBI as severe. This was based on the number of days in a coma and other determining factors, as provided to each student. Another 21% reported a moderate TBI. Likewise, 21% said their TBI was mild. The severity of the remaining 3% is unknown.

The most frequent cause of the TBI was listed as a motor vehicle accident (35%). Sports-related injuries were responsible for 18%. Combat or an IED (improvised explosive device) accounted for another 16%. A fall was cited as the cause for 12% of the students. An assault or a gun shot wound was indicated by 6%. The remaining 13% were due to some other cause.