Denison University: Crime & Safety

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Denison University LogoF Denison University is a private not-for-profit school in Granville, Ohio with about 2,420 students and 840 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.
As of May 1, 2014, Denison University is under investigation for alleged violations of federal laws over the handling of sexual violence and sexual harassment complaints.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government data, Denison University is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety and ranks Denison University #11 among the Most Dangerous colleges in the USA.

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 Denison 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
32
0
1.1%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
11
0
0.6%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
4
0
0.4%

Burglary
16
0
0.8%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
6
0
0.5%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
4
0
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
1
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 Denison 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 Denison University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Denison 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

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More than 24,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1140, ACT 25 to enroll.

Oberlin CollegeOberlin CollegeOberlin, OH
More than 3,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1420, ACT 32 to enroll.

Kenyon CollegeKenyon CollegeGambier, OH
Around 1,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1410, ACT 33 to enroll.

Wright State UniversityWright State UniversityDayton, OH
Roughly 9,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1030, ACT 21 to enroll.

University of AkronUniversity of AkronAkron, OH
More than 13,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. ACT 22 to enroll.

University of DaytonUniversity of DaytonDayton, OH
About 11,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

The College of WoosterThe College of WoosterWooster, OH
Approximately 2,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1310, ACT 30 to enroll.

Otterbein UniversityOtterbein UniversityWesterville, OH
Roughly 2,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1130, ACT 24 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



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Central Ohio Technical CollegeCentral Ohio Technical CollegeNewark, OH
Over 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F.

Ohio State School of Cosmetology HeathOhio State School of Cosmetology HeathHeath, OH
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking CountyCareer and Technology Education Centers of Licking CountyNewark, OH
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

Ohio State College of Barber StylingOhio State College of Barber StylingColumbus, OH
Approximately 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Fortis College ColumbusFortis College ColumbusWesterville, OH
Roughly 900 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Hondros College of NursingHondros College of NursingWesterville, OH
About 2,700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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About 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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Roughly 2,000 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 22 to enroll.

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Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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

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