Drake University: Crime & Safety

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Drake University LogoF Drake University is a private not-for-profit school in Des Moines, Iowa with about 4,690 students and 1,130 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, Drake University is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences serious problems with forcible sex offenses, additionally, there are some problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Drake 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
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
10
4
0.5%

Robbery
2
0
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
1
2
0.2%

Burglary
3
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
8
2
0.4%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
8
0
0.4%

Drug Law Violation
4
0
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
4
1
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 Drake 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 Drake University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Drake 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

Iowa State UniversityIowa State UniversityAmes, IA
Over 30,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 25 to enroll.

University of Northern IowaUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
Roughly 9,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1100, ACT 23 to enroll.

Grinnell CollegeGrinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA
About 1,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. ACT 33 to enroll.

Simpson CollegeSimpson CollegeIndianola, IA
Approximately 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 32 to enroll.

Grand View UniversityGrand View UniversityDes Moines, IA
More than 1,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 990, ACT 21 to enroll.

Wartburg CollegeWartburg CollegeWaverly, IA
About 1,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

Maharishi International UniversityMaharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA
Around 2,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C+.

Central CollegeCentral CollegePella, IA
Over 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 23 to enroll.

Graceland University LamoniGraceland University LamoniLamoni, IA
Over 1,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. ACT 21 to enroll.

William Penn UniversityWilliam Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA
Roughly 1,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. ACT 19 to enroll.

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UnityPoint Health Des Moines School of Radiologic TechnologyUnityPoint Health Des Moines School of Radiologic TechnologyDes Moines, IA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical CenterDes Moines University Osteopathic Medical CenterDes Moines, IA
Over 1,600 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B.

Mercy College of Health SciencesMercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IA
Roughly 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A. ACT 22 to enroll.

Iowa School of Beauty Des MoinesIowa School of Beauty Des MoinesDes Moines, IA
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Body Wisdom Massage Therapy SchoolBody Wisdom Massage Therapy SchoolUrbandale, IA
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

La James International College JohnstonLa James International College JohnstonJohnston, IA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Des Moines Area Community CollegeDes Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA
Over 21,700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Aveda Institute Des MoinesAveda Institute Des MoinesWest Des Moines, IA
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryFaith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, IA
Over 500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A. SAT 1050, ACT 20 to enroll.

PCI Academy AmesPCI Academy AmesAmes, IA
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown, IA
Roughly 1,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C+.

Southwestern Community College CrestonSouthwestern Community College CrestonCreston, IA
More than 1,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C+.

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Roughly 800 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-.

La James International College Ft DodgeLa James International College Ft DodgeFort Dodge, IA
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Iowa Central Community CollegeIowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge, IA
Roughly 5,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-.

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