Framingham State University: Crime & Safety

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Framingham State University LogoF Framingham State University is a public school in Framingham, Massachusetts with about 4,110 students and 630 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 numbers, Framingham State University is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Framingham 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
11
0
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
7
0
0.4%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
3
0
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Framingham 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

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More than 164,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B. SAT 990 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA
Approximately 32,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. ACT 31 to enroll.

University of ConnecticutUniversity of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
More than 27,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1300, ACT 31 to enroll.

Northeastern UniversityNortheastern UniversityBoston, MA
Over 30,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1470, ACT 34 to enroll.

Boston CollegeBoston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
Approximately 15,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1460, ACT 34 to enroll.

Boston UniversityBoston UniversityBoston, MA
About 36,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 1400, ACT 33 to enroll.

University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
Around 17,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1130, ACT 28 to enroll.

Harvard UniversityHarvard UniversityCambridge, MA
Over 30,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts LowellUniversity of Massachusetts LowellLowell, MA
About 17,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. ACT 28 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts BostonUniversity of Massachusetts BostonBoston, MA
Over 15,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C+. ACT 27 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Wellesley CollegeWellesley CollegeWellesley, MA
More than 2,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1470, ACT 34 to enroll.

Pope St John XXIII National SeminaryPope St John XXIII National SeminaryWeston, MA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Regis CollegeRegis CollegeWeston, MA
About 3,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-. SAT 930, ACT 22 to enroll.

Babson CollegeBabson CollegeWellesley, MA
About 4,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1400, ACT 32 to enroll.

Franklin W Olin College of EngineeringFranklin W Olin College of EngineeringNeedham, MA
Around 400 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 1520, ACT 35 to enroll.

Massachusetts Bay Community CollegeMassachusetts Bay Community CollegeWellesley Hills, MA
Over 3,500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Brandeis UniversityBrandeis UniversityWaltham, MA
Approximately 5,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1430, ACT 33 to enroll.

Lasell UniversityLasell UniversityNewton, MA
More than 1,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1080, ACT 24 to enroll.

National Aviation Academy of New EnglandNational Aviation Academy of New EnglandConcord, MA
More than 300 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

William James CollegeWilliam James CollegeNewton, MA
Roughly 900 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Bentley UniversityBentley UniversityWaltham, MA
More than 5,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1310, ACT 30 to enroll.

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School DistrictBlackstone Valley Vocational Regional School DistrictUpton, MA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Dean CollegeDean CollegeFranklin, MA
Over 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 820, ACT 17 to enroll.

Saint John's SeminarySaint John's SeminaryBrighton, MA
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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