Fayetteville State University: Crime & Safety

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Fayetteville State University LogoD- Fayetteville State University is a public school in Fayetteville, North Carolina with about 6,790 students and 880 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 information, Fayetteville State University is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Fayetteville 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
9
0
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
10
0
0.4%

Robbery
3
0
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
3
0
0.2%

Burglary
14
0
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
4
0
0.2%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
13
0
0.4%

Drug Law Violation
47
0
0.8%

Liquor Law Violation
4
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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville State University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Fayetteville 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 North Carolina at CharlotteUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC
Approximately 29,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1140, ACT 24 to enroll.

East Carolina UniversityEast Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC
Around 27,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1070, ACT 22 to enroll.

North Carolina State University at RaleighNorth Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC
Around 36,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1330, ACT 31 to enroll.

University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
Around 31,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1410, ACT 32 to enroll.

University of North Carolina WilmingtonUniversity of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC
Approximately 17,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1250, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of North Carolina at GreensboroUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC
More than 18,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1130, ACT 25 to enroll.

University of North Carolina at PembrokeUniversity of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke, NC
Roughly 7,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 960, ACT 19 to enroll.

Duke UniversityDuke UniversityDurham, NC
About 18,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1520, ACT 35 to enroll.

North Carolina A & T State UniversityNorth Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC
Approximately 13,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1000, ACT 20 to enroll.

Coastal Carolina UniversityCoastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC
More than 10,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 23 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville, NC
Roughly 10,300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A-.

Miller Motte College FayettevilleMiller Motte College FayettevilleFayetteville, NC
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

Carolina College of Biblical StudiesCarolina College of Biblical StudiesFayetteville, NC
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Paul Mitchell the School FayettevillePaul Mitchell the School FayettevilleFayetteville, NC
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Manna UniversityManna UniversityFayetteville, NC
Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Methodist UniversityMethodist UniversityFayetteville, NC
More than 1,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1070, ACT 25 to enroll.

Campbell UniversityCampbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC
Roughly 5,300 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+. SAT 1070, ACT 22 to enroll.

Robeson Community CollegeRobeson Community CollegeLumberton, NC
Approximately 2,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B+.

Sampson Community CollegeSampson Community CollegeClinton, NC
Roughly 1,600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B+.

Sandhills Community CollegeSandhills Community CollegePinehurst, NC
Approximately 3,800 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Central Carolina Community CollegeCentral Carolina Community CollegeSanford, NC
Over 5,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Bladen Community CollegeBladen Community CollegeDublin, NC
Roughly 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

St. Andrews UniversitySt. Andrews UniversityLaurinburg, NC
About 900 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. ACT 20 to enroll.

Wake Technical Community CollegeWake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh, NC
Roughly 21,600 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B.

Johnston Community CollegeJohnston Community CollegeSmithfield, NC
Approximately 4,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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