Castleton University: Crime & Safety

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Castleton University LogoD Castleton University is a public school in Castleton, Vermont with about 2,360 students and 370 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 numbers, Castleton University is a relatively dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Castleton 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
4
0
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
5
0
0.4%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
1
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
5
0
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 Castleton 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 Castleton University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Castleton 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

Southern New Hampshire UniversitySouthern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
Around 164,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B. SAT 990 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA
About 32,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: D-. ACT 31 to enroll.

SUNY at AlbanySUNY at AlbanyAlbany, NY
Roughly 16,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 27 to enroll.

University of VermontUniversity of VermontBurlington, VT
Roughly 14,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

Excelsior UniversityExcelsior UniversityAlbany, NY
Roughly 15,900 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+.

Empire State UniversityEmpire State UniversitySaratoga Springs, NY
About 9,500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

SUNY College at PlattsburghSUNY College at PlattsburghPlattsburgh, NY
Roughly 4,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 26 to enroll.

Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH
Approximately 3,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 970, ACT 20 to enroll.

Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth CollegeHanover, NH
Roughly 6,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1520, ACT 34 to enroll.

Siena CollegeSiena CollegeLoudonville, NY
More than 3,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1140, ACT 27 to enroll.

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Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT
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Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

SUNY AdirondackSUNY AdirondackQueensbury, NY
About 2,700 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-.

Word of Life Bible InstituteWord of Life Bible InstitutePottersville, NY
Over 500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolVermont Law and Graduate SchoolSouth Royalton, VT
Around 700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Vermont Technical CollegeVermont Technical CollegeRandolph, VT
Around 1,500 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B. SAT 930, ACT 22 to enroll.

New England School of Hair DesignNew England School of Hair DesignWest Lebanon, NH
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Norwich UniversityNorwich UniversityNorthfield, VT
Around 3,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1070, ACT 24 to enroll.

River Valley Community CollegeRiver Valley Community CollegeClaremont, NH
Around 700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+.

Bennington CollegeBennington CollegeBennington, VT
About 900 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 31 to enroll.

Skidmore CollegeSkidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NY
Over 2,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1340, ACT 32 to enroll.

Upper Valley Educators InstituteUpper Valley Educators InstituteLebanon, NH
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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About 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Landmark CollegeLandmark CollegePutney, VT
More than 700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. ACT 21 to enroll.

Community College of VermontCommunity College of VermontMontpelier, VT
About 5,600 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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