Chowan University: Crime & Safety

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Chowan University LogoF Chowan University is a private not-for-profit school in Murfreesboro, North Carolina with about 890 students and 160 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, Chowan University is a very dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety and ranks Chowan University #67 among the Most Dangerous colleges in the USA.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences dramatic problems with forcible sex offenses, in addition, there are some problems with aggravated assaults, illegal drugs, nonforcible sex offenses, and robberies.

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Criminal Offenses at Chowan 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
11
0
1.1%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
3
0
0.6%

Robbery
5
0
0.7%

Aggravated Assault
7
0
0.9%

Burglary
18
0
1.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
1
0
0.3%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
7
0
0.9%

Drug Law Violation
46
0
2.2%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

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

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Chowan 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

North Carolina State University at RaleighNorth Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC
Over 36,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1330, ACT 31 to enroll.

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
Around 28,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1130, ACT 26 to enroll.

East Carolina UniversityEast Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC
Around 27,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1070, ACT 22 to enroll.

Old Dominion UniversityOld Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
Over 23,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 25 to enroll.

Tidewater Community CollegeTidewater Community CollegeNorfolk, VA
Roughly 16,200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

William & MaryWilliam & MaryWilliamsburg, VA
About 9,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1420, ACT 33 to enroll.

Christopher Newport UniversityChristopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA
Approximately 4,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1170, ACT 26 to enroll.

J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeJ Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeRichmond, VA
About 7,600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Longwood UniversityLongwood UniversityFarmville, VA
Around 4,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. ACT 23 to enroll.

University of RichmondUniversity of RichmondRichmond, VA
Roughly 3,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1430, ACT 33 to enroll.

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Halifax Community CollegeHalifax Community CollegeWeldon, NC
Approximately 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Martin Community CollegeMartin Community CollegeWilliamston, NC
Around 900 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B.

Edgecombe Community CollegeEdgecombe Community CollegeTarboro, NC
Around 1,400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

North Carolina Wesleyan UniversityNorth Carolina Wesleyan UniversityRocky Mount, NC
Over 1,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+. ACT 18 to enroll.

College of the AlbemarleCollege of the AlbemarleElizabeth City, NC
Roughly 2,400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Mid Atlantic Christian UniversityMid Atlantic Christian UniversityElizabeth City, NC
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B+. SAT 970, ACT 19 to enroll.

Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC
Roughly 2,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 920, ACT 19 to enroll.

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Around 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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About 1,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D.

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Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA
More than 5,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 890, ACT 18 to enroll.

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