Ave Maria University: Crime & Safety

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Ave Maria University LogoD+ Ave Maria University is a private not-for-profit school in Ave Maria, Florida with about 1,310 students and 250 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, Ave Maria University is a relatively dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "D+" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Ave Maria 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
1
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
5
0
0.6%

Robbery
1
0
0.3%

Aggravated Assault
1
0
0.3%

Burglary
4
0
0.5%

Motor Vehicle Theft
3
0
0.5%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.3%

Drug Law Violation
2
0
0.4%

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 Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Ave Maria 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

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Approximately 55,700 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. SAT 1120, ACT 24 to enroll.

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Approximately 29,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. SAT 1080, ACT 23 to enroll.

University of MiamiUniversity of MiamiCoral Gables, FL
About 19,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1370, ACT 32 to enroll.

Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFlorida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FL
More than 16,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1100, ACT 23 to enroll.

Keiser University Ft LauderdaleKeiser University Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL
Over 19,100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Nova Southeastern UniversityNova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL
Around 21,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

Barry UniversityBarry UniversityMiami, FL
Around 7,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C. ACT 19 to enroll.

Lynn UniversityLynn UniversityBoca Raton, FL
More than 3,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1070, ACT 24 to enroll.

St. Thomas UniversitySt. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens, FL
Approximately 6,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-. SAT 980, ACT 19 to enroll.

Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityPalm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm Beach, FL
Approximately 3,900 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-. SAT 1090, ACT 23 to enroll.

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