Delaware State University: Crime & Safety

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Delaware State University LogoF Delaware State University is a public school in Dover, Delaware with about 5,830 students and 1,000 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, Delaware State University is a very dangerous place to stay. 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, in addition, there are certain problems with aggravated assaults and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Delaware 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
16
0
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
11
0
0.4%

Robbery
3
0
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
14
0
0.5%

Burglary
16
0
0.5%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
2
0
0.2%

Illegal Weapons Possession
4
1
0.3%

Drug Law Violation
7
0
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
2
0
0.2%

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

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Delaware 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

University of Maryland College ParkUniversity of Maryland College ParkCollege Park, MD
More than 40,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 32 to enroll.

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George Mason UniversityGeorge Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
Approximately 39,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D+. ACT 28 to enroll.

Towson UniversityTowson UniversityTowson, MD
More than 19,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1100, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
About 28,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

University of DelawareUniversity of DelawareNewark, DE
Approximately 24,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1250, ACT 29 to enroll.

West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA
Roughly 17,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1130, ACT 27 to enroll.

Rowan UniversityRowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ
Approximately 19,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1150, ACT 27 to enroll.

Drexel UniversityDrexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
More than 22,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

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