Results of several longitudinal studies conducted by the late-1990s indicate that for roughly ½ to ⅔ of children with ADHD, symptoms persist into adolescence and adulthood. Even though student with ADHD are less likely than their peers to graduate from high school and attend college, it is estimated that approximately 25% of college students receiving disabilities are diagnosed with ADHD and this percentage is steadily increasing.

The goal of this study is to review current research addressing a number of issues pertaining to ADHD in college students, including:

• The prevalence in college populations.
• Diagnostic considerations of students.
• The association between ADHD and multiple domains of college adjustment.
• Treatment services for students.