Boise State University: Crime & Safety

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Boise State University LogoD Boise State University is a public school in Boise, Idaho with about 26,120 students and 3,520 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 data, Boise State University is a relatively dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Boise 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
21
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
2
0
0.1%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
1
0.0%

Burglary
3
0
0.1%

Motor Vehicle Theft
9
0
0.2%

Arson
3
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
2
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
12
0
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
4
0
0.1%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Boise 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

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More than 1,800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A-. SAT 1090, ACT 23 to enroll.

The College of IdahoThe College of IdahoCaldwell, ID
Over 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1130, ACT 26 to enroll.

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Over 1,400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A-.

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Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Aveda Institute BoiseAveda Institute BoiseBoise, ID
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Paul Mitchell the School NampaPaul Mitchell the School NampaNampa, ID
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Eagle Gate College BoiseEagle Gate College BoiseBoise, ID
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Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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

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About 8,100 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C.

Paul Mitchell the School Twin FallsPaul Mitchell the School Twin FallsTWIN FALLS, ID
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Eastern Oregon UniversityEastern Oregon UniversityLa Grande, OR
Roughly 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 930, ACT 21 to enroll.

Great Basin CollegeGreat Basin CollegeElko, NV
Over 3,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F.

Lewis Clark State CollegeLewis Clark State CollegeLewiston, ID
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Blue Mountain Community CollegeBlue Mountain Community CollegePendleton, OR
More than 1,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Headmasters School of Hair DesignHeadmasters School of Hair DesignLewiston, ID
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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Around 11,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1090, ACT 24 to enroll.

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Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Austin Kade AcademyAustin Kade AcademyIdaho Falls, ID
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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