Georgia College & State University: Crime & Safety

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Georgia College & State University LogoD Georgia College & State University is a public school in Milledgeville, Georgia with about 6,320 students and 1,000 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 numbers, Georgia College & State University is a relatively dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Georgia College & 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
6
3
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
3
0
0.2%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
1
2
0.1%

Burglary
5
0
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
9
1
0.4%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
1
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
1
1
0.1%

Liquor Law Violation
45
17
0.9%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Georgia College & 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 40,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1290, ACT 30 to enroll.

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Roughly 36,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D+. SAT 1110, ACT 23 to enroll.

Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA
About 43,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 1100, ACT 22 to enroll.

Georgia Southern UniversityGeorgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA
Over 25,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1060, ACT 21 to enroll.

Emory UniversityEmory UniversityAtlanta, GA
Approximately 14,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1470, ACT 33 to enroll.

Augusta UniversityAugusta UniversityAugusta, GA
Around 9,200 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 23 to enroll.

Columbus State UniversityColumbus State UniversityColumbus, GA
Around 7,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 990, ACT 20 to enroll.

Mercer UniversityMercer UniversityMacon, GA
Around 8,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.

Georgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GA
Over 45,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D+. SAT 1450, ACT 33 to enroll.

Strayer University GeorgiaStrayer University GeorgiaChamblee, GA
Around 5,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Miller Motte College MaconMiller Motte College MaconMacon, GA
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Wesleyan CollegeWesleyan CollegeMacon, GA
Approximately 700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C+. ACT 22 to enroll.

Webb's Barber School of ArtsWebb's Barber School of ArtsMacon, GA
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Middle Georgia State UniversityMiddle Georgia State UniversityMacon, GA
Over 7,700 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B. ACT 19 to enroll.

Helms CollegeHelms CollegeMacon, GA
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Central Georgia Technical CollegeCentral Georgia Technical CollegeWarner Robins, GA
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Gordon State CollegeGordon State CollegeBarnesville, GA
Over 3,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 17 to enroll.

Emory University Oxford CollegeEmory University Oxford CollegeOxford, GA
Over 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1460, ACT 33 to enroll.

Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley State UniversityFort Valley, GA
Roughly 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. ACT 18 to enroll.

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Roughly 600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Southern Crescent Technical CollegeSouthern Crescent Technical CollegeGriffin, GA
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East Georgia State CollegeEast Georgia State CollegeSwainsboro, GA
Roughly 1,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D.

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

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