Alabama State University: Crime & Safety

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Alabama State University LogoD Alabama State University is a public school in Montgomery, Alabama with about 3,830 students and 930 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government information, Alabama State University is a relatively dangerous place to study. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are some problems with forcible sex offenses and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at Alabama State University in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
4
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
0
0
0.0%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
7
0
0.4%

Burglary
23
0
0.7%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
5
0
0.3%

Drug Law Violation
16
0
0.6%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at Alabama State University based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of Alabama State University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Alabama State University, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

The University of AlabamaThe University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
Roughly 38,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Auburn UniversityAuburn UniversityAuburn, AL
About 31,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1260, ACT 27 to enroll.

Troy UniversityTroy UniversityTroy, AL
Roughly 14,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C. ACT 21 to enroll.

University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL
About 21,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 27 to enroll.

Columbus State UniversityColumbus State UniversityColumbus, GA
About 7,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 990, ACT 20 to enroll.

Samford UniversitySamford UniversityBirmingham, AL
About 5,700 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-. SAT 1150, ACT 26 to enroll.

Auburn University at MontgomeryAuburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery, AL
More than 5,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. ACT 22 to enroll.

University of MontevalloUniversity of MontevalloMontevallo, AL
More than 2,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1090, ACT 23 to enroll.

Faulkner UniversityFaulkner UniversityMontgomery, AL
Around 2,900 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-. SAT 1020, ACT 21 to enroll.

Birmingham Southern CollegeBirmingham Southern CollegeBirmingham, AL
Roughly 1,000 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 1170, ACT 26 to enroll.

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H Councill Trenholm State Community CollegeH Councill Trenholm State Community CollegeMontgomery, AL
More than 2,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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J F Ingram State Technical CollegeJ F Ingram State Technical CollegeDeatsville, AL
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Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee UniversityTuskegee, AL
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George C Wallace State Community College SelmaGeorge C Wallace State Community College SelmaSelma, AL
Over 1,900 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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Over 1,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+.

Marion Military InstituteMarion Military InstituteMarion, AL
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Southern Union State Community CollegeSouthern Union State Community CollegeWadley, AL
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Chattahoochee Valley Community CollegeChattahoochee Valley Community CollegePhenix City, AL
More than 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Point UniversityPoint UniversityWest Point, GA
More than 2,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B. ACT 18 to enroll.

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Approximately 3,200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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