When you think about teenagers today, “forethought” and “practicality” probably aren’t the first words that come to mind.

But if recent research is any indication, adolescents may be a lot more prudent than we’ve been giving them credit for—especially when it comes to saving for college.

In fact, the 2014 Teen College Savings Barometer study found that as many as 93% of teens said stashing away cash for school was a priority for them—and 91% expected to cover at least some of their own higher-education costs.