Georgia State University: Crime & Safety

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Georgia State University LogoD+ Georgia State University is a public school in Atlanta, Georgia with about 36,520 students and 5,540 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, Georgia State University is a relatively dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "D+" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Georgia 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
17
0
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
15
0
0.2%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
4
0
0.1%

Burglary
9
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
6
0
0.1%

Arson
2
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
7
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
55
0
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
9
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 Georgia 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 State University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Georgia 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 GeorgiaUniversity of GeorgiaAthens, GA
Roughly 40,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1290, ACT 30 to enroll.

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

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

Auburn UniversityAuburn UniversityAuburn, AL
Roughly 31,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1260, ACT 27 to enroll.

Emory UniversityEmory UniversityAtlanta, GA
Over 14,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1470, ACT 33 to enroll.

University of West GeorgiaUniversity of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA
Over 11,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. SAT 1000, ACT 20 to enroll.

University of North GeorgiaUniversity of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA
About 18,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. ACT 22 to enroll.

Mercer UniversityMercer UniversityMacon, GA
Around 8,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.

Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AL
Over 9,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. ACT 20 to enroll.

Georgia College & State UniversityGeorgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville, GA
Roughly 6,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 1130, ACT 24 to enroll.

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Over 15,500 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B. ACT 18 to enroll.

Herzing University AtlantaHerzing University AtlantaAtlanta, GA
Over 700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Grady Health System Professional SchoolsGrady Health System Professional SchoolsAtlanta, GA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Institute of Medical UltrasoundInstitute of Medical UltrasoundAtlanta, GA
Around 100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F.

Atlanta's John Marshall Law SchoolAtlanta's John Marshall Law SchoolAtlanta, GA
About 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Interdenominational Theological CenterInterdenominational Theological CenterAtlanta, GA
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Spelman CollegeSpelman CollegeAtlanta, GA
Around 3,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B. ACT 23 to enroll.

Clark Atlanta UniversityClark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, GA
More than 4,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. ACT 18 to enroll.

Morehouse School of MedicineMorehouse School of MedicineAtlanta, GA
Over 900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Morehouse CollegeMorehouse CollegeAtlanta, GA
Around 2,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 970, ACT 22 to enroll.

Beulah Heights UniversityBeulah Heights UniversityAtlanta, GA
More than 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta Technical CollegeAtlanta, GA
Around 3,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+.

Atlanta Metropolitan State CollegeAtlanta Metropolitan State CollegeAtlanta, GA
Roughly 1,500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Miami Ad School AtlantaMiami Ad School AtlantaAtlanta, GA
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Agnes Scott CollegeAgnes Scott CollegeDecatur, GA
More than 1,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C. ACT 28 to enroll.

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