Baylor University: Crime & Safety

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Baylor University LogoF Baylor University is a private not-for-profit school in Waco, Texas with about 20,710 students and 3,870 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 data, Baylor University is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. 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, in addition, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Baylor 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
55
0
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
31
0
0.4%

Robbery
1
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
6
0
0.2%

Burglary
19
0
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
19
0
0.3%

Arson
5
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
5
0
0.1%

Liquor Law Violation
131
0
0.8%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Baylor 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 Texas at ArlingtonThe University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX
Around 44,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with nonforcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1090, ACT 22 to enroll.

The University of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX
Over 52,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1340, ACT 30 to enroll.

Texas A & M University College StationTexas A & M University College StationCollege Station, TX
Roughly 74,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 28 to enroll.

Tarleton State UniversityTarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX
More than 14,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.

Southern Methodist UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX
About 12,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1410, ACT 33 to enroll.

Texas Christian UniversityTexas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX
Approximately 12,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 29 to enroll.

University of North Texas at DallasUniversity of North Texas at DallasDallas, TX
Over 3,700 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. SAT 830, ACT 21 to enroll.

Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX
Approximately 4,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-. ACT 22 to enroll.

Saint Edward's UniversitySaint Edward's UniversityAustin, TX
Around 3,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1130, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of Mary Hardin BaylorUniversity of Mary Hardin BaylorBelton, TX
Around 3,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1050, ACT 23 to enroll.

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More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

McLennan Community CollegeMcLennan Community CollegeWaco, TX
Approximately 7,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-.

Texas State Technical CollegeTexas State Technical CollegeWaco, TX
Over 10,700 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-.

Hill CollegeHill CollegeHillsboro, TX
Roughly 3,700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Central Texas Beauty College TempleCentral Texas Beauty College TempleTemple, TX
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Temple CollegeTemple CollegeTemple, TX
Approximately 4,700 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-.

Yahweh Beauty AcademyYahweh Beauty AcademyKilleen, TX
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Central Texas CollegeCentral Texas CollegeKilleen, TX
Approximately 8,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-.

Texas A&M University Central TexasTexas A&M University Central TexasKilleen, TX
Over 2,200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A-.

Navarro CollegeNavarro CollegeCorsicana, TX
Roughly 6,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-.

Southwestern Adventist UniversitySouthwestern Adventist UniversityKeene, TX
Over 800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C. SAT 920, ACT 21 to enroll.

Southwestern Assemblies of God UniversitySouthwestern Assemblies of God UniversityWaxahachie, TX
About 1,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A. ACT 20 to enroll.

Southwestern UniversitySouthwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX
Around 1,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. ACT 27 to enroll.

The Salon Professional Academy GeorgetownThe Salon Professional Academy GeorgetownGeorgetown, TX
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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About 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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