Emporia State University: Crime & Safety

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Emporia State University LogoC- Emporia State University is a public school in Emporia, Kansas with about 5,320 students and 670 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

According to our analysis of the government data, Emporia State University is a relatively unsafe place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "C-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are certain problems with forcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Emporia 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
2
0
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
1
0
0.1%

Robbery
1
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
2
0
0.2%

Burglary
3
1
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
5
0
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
5
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 Emporia 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 Emporia State University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Emporia 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 KansasUniversity of KansasLawrence, KS
Over 26,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 25 to enroll.

Kansas State UniversityKansas State UniversityManhattan, KS
Roughly 19,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F.

Wichita State UniversityWichita State UniversityWichita, KS
Over 16,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. ACT 23 to enroll.

University of Missouri Kansas CityUniversity of Missouri Kansas CityKansas City, MO
Approximately 15,800 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. ACT 26 to enroll.

Park UniversityPark UniversityParkville, MO
Around 7,700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A. ACT 20 to enroll.

Rockhurst UniversityRockhurst UniversityKansas City, MO
About 3,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 26 to enroll.

Washburn UniversityWashburn UniversityTopeka, KS
Around 5,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 22 to enroll.

Baker UniversityBaker UniversityBaldwin City, KS
Roughly 2,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D+. ACT 20 to enroll.

MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityMidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe, KS
About 1,600 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Friends UniversityFriends UniversityWichita, KS
Around 1,800 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. ACT 23 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Flint Hills Technical CollegeFlint Hills Technical CollegeEmporia, KS
More than 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Midwest Barber CollegeMidwest Barber CollegeTopeka, KS
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Washburn Institute of TechnologyWashburn Institute of TechnologyTopeka, KS
Approximately 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+.

Rasmussen University KansasRasmussen University KansasTopeka, KS
More than 600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Ottawa University OttawaOttawa University OttawaOttawa, KS
Over 1,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Allen County Community CollegeAllen County Community CollegeIola, KS
Over 2,100 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C+.

Tabor CollegeTabor CollegeHillsboro, KS
Roughly 700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Butler Community CollegeButler Community CollegeEl Dorado, KS
About 6,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C+.

Manhattan Christian CollegeManhattan Christian CollegeManhattan, KS
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A. SAT 930, ACT 19 to enroll.

Bellus AcademyBellus AcademyManhattan, KS
Around 300 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

Manhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan, KS
Around 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Haskell Indian Nations UniversityHaskell Indian Nations UniversityLawrence, KS
Roughly 800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 18 to enroll.

WellSpring School of Allied Health LawrenceWellSpring School of Allied Health LawrenceLawrence, KS
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Neosho County Community CollegeNeosho County Community CollegeChanute, KS
About 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A-.

Bethel College North NewtonBethel College North NewtonNorth Newton, KS
Roughly 500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 970, ACT 22 to enroll.

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