Male students at the UA cheat more than twice as often as female students, according to statistics compiled by the Dean of Students Office.
Of the more than 300 cases involving academic dishonesty at the UA, nearly 70 percent involved males and 30 percent involved females.
UA officials said they aren't sure why men cheat more often than women.
"I can't say whether male students are cheating more than female students," said Alexis Hernandez, associate dean of students. "These numbers showing that males are more likely to cheat have been fairly consistent over the years and in the same ballpark as they are now."
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Male students at the UA cheat more than twice as often as female students, according to statistics compiled by the Dean of Students Office.
