Colorado State University Fort Collins: Crime & Safety

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Colorado State University Fort Collins LogoF Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school in Fort Collins, Colorado with about 33,400 students and 7,660 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 numbers, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has major problems with forcible sex offenses, also there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at Colorado State University Fort Collins 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
41
4
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
42
1
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
13
1
0.2%

Burglary
39
5
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
21
1
0.2%

Arson
4
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
7
1
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
34
3
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
28
0
0.3%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Colorado State University Fort Collins, 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

University of Colorado BoulderUniversity of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO
Around 39,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 29 to enroll.

University of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalUniversity of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalDenver, CO
Approximately 23,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

University of DenverUniversity of DenverDenver, CO
More than 13,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1270, ACT 30 to enroll.

University of WyomingUniversity of WyomingLaramie, WY
More than 11,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 25 to enroll.

Metropolitan State University of DenverMetropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO
About 17,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 20 to enroll.

University of Northern ColoradoUniversity of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO
Approximately 9,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 24 to enroll.

Colorado School of MinesColorado School of MinesGolden, CO
Over 7,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1370, ACT 32 to enroll.

Regis UniversityRegis UniversityDenver, CO
Over 4,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1100, ACT 24 to enroll.

Colorado Christian UniversityColorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO
Over 9,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

Rocky Vista UniversityRocky Vista UniversityParker, CO
Roughly 1,600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B+.

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Over 7,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Laramie County Community CollegeLaramie County Community CollegeCheyenne, WY
More than 3,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C+.

Naropa UniversityNaropa UniversityBoulder, CO
About 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B.

Cheeks Beauty AcademyCheeks Beauty AcademyCheyenne, WY
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology BroomfieldSpartan College of Aeronautics and Technology BroomfieldBroomfield, CO
More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Front Range Community CollegeFront Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO
Approximately 19,500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Elevate Salon Institute WestminsterElevate Salon Institute WestminsterWestminster, CO
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Pima Medical Institute DenverPima Medical Institute DenverDenver, CO
Over 900 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Lincoln College of Technology DenverLincoln College of Technology DenverDenver, CO
Around 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B.

Montessori Education Center of the RockiesMontessori Education Center of the RockiesDenver, CO
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Rocky Mountain College of Art and DesignRocky Mountain College of Art and DesignLakewood, CO
Around 2,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

Emily Griffith Technical CollegeEmily Griffith Technical CollegeDenver, CO
Around 5,400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Colorado School of TradesColorado School of TradesLakewood, CO
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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