Grinnell College: Crime & Safety

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad
ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Grinnell College LogoF Grinnell College is a private not-for-profit school in Grinnell, Iowa with about 1,490 students and 820 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2021 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, Grinnell College 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 experiences serious problems with forcible sex offenses, additionally, there are some problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

Campus Safety: Grinnell College and Nearby Schools

Grinnell College Safety Chart
If you are an official at Grinnell College and you would like to provide additional details or express a different perspective on your college safety, please Contact Us and we will publish your point of view (up to 1,000 characters) on this page.

Get more details and analysis about this college from Grinnell College Review. Additionally, you might want to check our ratings for the 100 Safest and for the 100 Most Dangerous colleges in the US or learn about American School Search Safety Reports.

Criminal Offenses at Grinnell College in 2018 - 2020

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
0.7%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
7
1
0.6%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
1
0
0.2%

Burglary
7
0
0.6%

Motor Vehicle Theft
4
0
0.5%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
6
0
0.6%

Liquor Law Violation
3
0
0.4%

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

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Grinnell College, 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.

Learn More About Grinnell College

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Iowa Colleges Offering Similar Degree Programs

Art
Read about 30 art schools and colleges in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Sioux City, Iowa City, Pella, Fort Dodge, Mount Vernon, and 23 more cities. Approximately 500 art diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition price for art degree programs in IA: $29,600.

Biology
Learn about 35 biology schools and colleges in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Davenport, Sioux City, Lamoni, Sioux Center, and 23 other cities. About 2,000 biology diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition charges for biology programs in IA is about $30,400.

Chemistry
We list 31 chemistry schools and colleges in Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Davenport, Des Moines, Decorah, Iowa Falls, and 21 other cities. Approximately 700 chemistry diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition charges for chemistry programs in IA: $31,000.

Computer Science
Get details on 43 computer science schools and colleges in Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Des Moines, Davenport, Fairfield, Mason City, and 31 more cities. About 2,600 computer science diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for computer science degree programs in IA is around $22,900.

Economics
Detailed information about 19 economics schools and colleges in Dubuque, Decorah, Mount Vernon, Cedar Falls, Iowa City, Waverly, Pella, and 15 more cities. Around 500 economics degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition price for economics programs in IA is approximately $33,000.

English and Literature
Our listing contains 33 English and literature schools and colleges in Dubuque, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Decorah, Iowa City, Ottumwa, and 24 more cities. Approximately 1,000 English and literature diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition price for English and literature programs in IA: $30,500.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Read about 10 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Davenport, Ames, Iowa City, Epworth, Cedar Rapids, Grinnell, Decorah, and 7 other cities. About 200 ethnic and cultural studies diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition cost for ethnic and cultural studies degree programs in IA is around $32,000.

Foreign Languages
We list 25 foreign languages schools and colleges in Sioux City, Dubuque, Davenport, Des Moines, Decorah, Lamoni, Cedar Falls, and 18 more cities. Approximately 400 foreign languages degrees are granted each year. Average tuition price for foreign languages programs in IA: $33,000.

General Studies
Read information about 48 general studies schools and colleges in Dubuque, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, Fairfield, and 35 other cities. Around 6,600 general studies degrees are granted every year. Average tuition charges for general studies programs in IA - $10,300.

History
We reviewed 27 history schools and colleges in Dubuque, Sioux City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Decorah, Lamoni, Storm Lake, and 20 other cities. Approximately 400 history diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for history degree programs in IA is roughly $31,500.

Mathematics
We list 33 mathematics schools and colleges in Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Sioux City, Davenport, Iowa Falls, Sioux Center, and 22 other cities. About 800 mathematics diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition cost for mathematics degree programs in IA is about $31,200.

Music
Detailed information about 27 music schools and colleges in Des Moines, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Davenport, Lamoni, Storm Lake, and 20 more cities. About 500 music diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition price for music degree programs in IA is approximately $33,100.

Philosophy
Learn more about 23 philosophy schools and colleges in Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Decorah, Lamoni, Cedar Falls, Grinnell, Sioux City, and 17 other cities. Around 200 philosophy diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for philosophy programs in IA is approximately $30,300.

Physics
Our listing contains 25 physics schools and colleges in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Waverly, Iowa City, and 19 other cities. Around 200 physics degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition charges for physics programs in IA is approximately $35,600.

Political Science
Read information about 23 political science schools and colleges in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Orange City, Iowa City, Storm Lake, Fort Dodge, and 17 other cities. Approximately 600 political science diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition cost for political science degree programs in IA: $33,500.

Psychology
Our directory contains 37 psychology schools and colleges in Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Davenport, Des Moines, Decorah, Indianola, and 26 more cities. Approximately 1,900 psychology diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition price for psychology programs in IA - $30,100.

Sociology and Anthropology
Detailed information about 28 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Dubuque, Davenport, Des Moines, Lamoni, Storm Lake, and 20 other cities. Approximately 700 sociology and anthropology degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition cost for sociology and anthropology degree programs in IA is approximately $30,000.

Theater and Drama
Read about 28 theater and drama schools and colleges in Dubuque, Des Moines, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Lamoni, Grinnell, Ottumwa, and 20 more cities. Around 200 theater and drama diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for theater and drama degree programs in IA is around $32,200.

Theology and Religion
Our listing contains 30 theology and religion schools and colleges in Dubuque, Sioux City, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Decorah, Kalona, Storm Lake, and 20 other cities. About 400 theology and religion diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition cost for theology and religion degree programs in IA is about $24,500.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges

search by college name, city, or state

Safety in Competing Colleges










Other Nearby Colleges