Ball State University: Crime & Safety

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Ball State University LogoF Ball State University is a public school in Muncie, Indiana with about 19,780 students and 3,240 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

According to our analysis of the government information, Ball State University is a very dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has serious problems with forcible sex offenses, also there are some problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Ball 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
35
6
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
17
2
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
1
3
0.1%

Burglary
11
4
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
3
0
0.1%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
5
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
26
0
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
28
2
0.4%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at Ball 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 Ball State University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Ball 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

Indiana University BloomingtonIndiana University BloomingtonBloomington, IN
Around 47,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1250, ACT 30 to enroll.

University of CincinnatiUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH
Around 41,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Miami University OxfordMiami University OxfordOxford, OH
Around 19,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 28 to enroll.

Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisIndiana University Purdue University IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Approximately 26,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1100, ACT 24 to enroll.

Purdue UniversityPurdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
Approximately 51,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1290, ACT 31 to enroll.

Northern Kentucky UniversityNorthern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY
More than 15,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1130, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of DaytonUniversity of DaytonDayton, OH
More than 11,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Ivy Tech Community CollegeIvy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN
Over 89,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Wright State UniversityWright State UniversityDayton, OH
About 9,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1030, ACT 21 to enroll.

Xavier UniversityXavier UniversityCincinnati, OH
Roughly 6,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1180, ACT 27 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Ross Medical Education Center MuncieRoss Medical Education Center MuncieMuncie, IN
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Anderson University IndianaAnderson University IndianaAnderson, IN
More than 1,300 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C. ACT 21 to enroll.

Summit Salon Academy AndersonSummit Salon Academy AndersonAnderson, IN
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Taylor UniversityTaylor UniversityUpland, IN
Over 2,300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A. SAT 1170, ACT 27 to enroll.

Indiana Wesleyan University MarionIndiana Wesleyan University MarionMarion, IN
About 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1080, ACT 24 to enroll.

Indiana University EastIndiana University EastRichmond, IN
Approximately 3,100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

Earlham CollegeEarlham CollegeRichmond, IN
Roughly 700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 28 to enroll.

Bethany Theological SeminaryBethany Theological SeminaryRichmond, IN
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Horizon UniversityHorizon UniversityIndianapolis, IN
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

PJ's College of Cosmetology RichmondPJ's College of Cosmetology RichmondRichmond, IN
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Union Bible CollegeUnion Bible CollegeWestfield, IN
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

International Business College IndianapolisInternational Business College IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Aveda Fredric's Institute IndianapolisAveda Fredric's Institute IndianapolisCarmel, IN
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Summit Salon Academy KokomoSummit Salon Academy KokomoKokomo, IN
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Ross Medical Education Center KokomoRoss Medical Education Center KokomoKokomo, IN
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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