【摘要】 目的 了解在校大学生的自杀倾向及其危险因素，为自杀行为的早期干预提供依据。 方法 2010年10—11月，采用贝克绝望量表以及自编的一般资料问卷对在校大学生进行现场调查，对自杀倾向的影响因素进行单因素与多因素分析。 结果 自杀倾向总检出率为14.9%，单因素分析显示女性、低年级、成绩差、来自县城、独生子女、非班干部、父母职业为知识分子、父母文化程度为大学及以上的大学生自杀倾向发生率明显高于其他；通过Logistic多元回归分析筛选出来与自杀倾向相关的危险因素有一年级、来自城市及县城、家庭收入低。 结论 在校大学生自杀问题应引起足够重视，关注特殊群体，有效预防自杀行为发生。【Abstract】 Objective To explore the prevalence of suicidal tendency and its related risk factors in undergraduates and provide the basis for early intervention to prevent suicide. Methods The undergraduates were investigated by Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) and self-made questionnaire in this study. Results The generalized prevalence of suicidal tendency was 14.9%. Female, freshman, bad grades, coming from county or one-child family, non class leader, parents’ occupations as intellectuals and parents having a cultural degree of university and above were high risk factors for suicidal tendency. Logistic multivariate regression analysis showed that risk factors for suicidal tendency were freshman, coming from city, county or poor family. Conclusion The suicide problem in special population like undergraduates in the university needs more attention, and measures have to be taken to effectively prevent suicidal behaviors.