Carson Newman University: Crime & Safety

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Carson Newman University LogoC- Carson Newman University is a private not-for-profit school in Jefferson City, Tennessee with about 2,590 students and 490 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, Carson Newman University is a relatively unsafe place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "C-" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Carson Newman 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
2
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
2
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
1
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
1
0
0.2%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
2
0
0.3%

Drug Law Violation
5
0
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
24
0
0.9%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Carson Newman 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 Tennessee KnoxvilleThe University of Tennessee KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
Around 33,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses and nonforcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 28 to enroll.

Appalachian State UniversityAppalachian State UniversityBoone, NC
Approximately 20,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1160, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of the CumberlandsUniversity of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY
About 18,100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-. ACT 20 to enroll.

East Tennessee State UniversityEast Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN
More than 13,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. ACT 23 to enroll.

Western Carolina UniversityWestern Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC
Over 11,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1080, ACT 23 to enroll.

Pellissippi State Community CollegePellissippi State Community CollegeKnoxville, TN
Around 8,500 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B-. SAT 900, ACT 21 to enroll.

Lee UniversityLee UniversityCleveland, TN
Roughly 4,000 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. ACT 23 to enroll.

Furman UniversityFurman UniversityGreenville, SC
Roughly 2,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 30 to enroll.

Walters State Community CollegeWalters State Community CollegeMorristown, TN
Over 5,500 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-.

University of North Carolina at AshevilleUniversity of North Carolina at AshevilleAsheville, NC
Approximately 3,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1200, ACT 25 to enroll.

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Around 900 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Johnson UniversityJohnson UniversityKnoxville, TN
Around 1,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B. SAT 1070, ACT 22 to enroll.

Sandra Academy of Salon ServicesSandra Academy of Salon ServicesNew Tazewell, TN
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Remington College KnoxvilleRemington College KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology KnoxvilleTennessee College of Applied Technology KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
Approximately 1,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

South CollegeSouth CollegeKnoxville, TN
Around 6,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Tennessee School of Beauty of KnoxvilleTennessee School of Beauty of KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
Around 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Lincoln Memorial UniversityLincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, TN
More than 5,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Paul Mitchell the School KnoxvillePaul Mitchell the School KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Maryville CollegeMaryville CollegeMaryville, TN
Over 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-. SAT 1020, ACT 23 to enroll.

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Over 1,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B. ACT 20 to enroll.

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About 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+.

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