More Than Half of U.S. College Students Use Social Apps to Meet People in Their First Year, Wizz App Survey Finds

USASocial CommerceSocial CommerceShoppable LinksInfluencer MarketingBergen Record · October 7, 2026 at 1:14 PM

A survey by Wizz App found that more than half of U.S. college students use social apps to meet people in their first year. The survey highlights the significant role social media plays in the lives of college students, particularly in their early years. This trend is not limited to just meeting people, as social apps are increasingly being used for various purposes, including social commerce.

The survey's findings have significant implications for social commerce, as it suggests that college students are open to using social apps for various purposes, including discovering and purchasing products. This presents opportunities for businesses and marketers to reach this demographic through social media platforms, leveraging influencer marketing, shoppable links, and other social commerce strategies. As social media continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how college students' behaviors and preferences shape the future of social commerce.

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