Purdue University Fort Wayne: Crime & Safety

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Purdue University Fort Wayne LogoD Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public school in Fort Wayne, Indiana with about 9,070 students and 1,210 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 information, Purdue University Fort Wayne 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 certain problems with forcible sex offenses and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Purdue University Fort Wayne 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
7
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
5
0
0.2%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
2
0
0.1%

Motor Vehicle Theft
2
0
0.1%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
18
1
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
21
1
0.5%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Purdue University Fort Wayne, 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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Approximately 19,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1150, ACT 26 to enroll.

University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN
Over 13,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 34 to enroll.

University of ToledoUniversity of ToledoToledo, OH
About 15,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1130, ACT 25 to enroll.

Western Michigan UniversityWestern Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
Over 17,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 23 to enroll.

Bowling Green State UniversityBowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OH
Over 17,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1080, ACT 23 to enroll.

Indiana University South BendIndiana University South BendSouth Bend, IN
Over 4,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. SAT 1040, ACT 20 to enroll.

Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MI
About 1,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1250, ACT 29 to enroll.

Indiana University EastIndiana University EastRichmond, IN
About 3,100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

Indiana Institute of TechnologyIndiana Institute of TechnologyFort Wayne, IN
More than 2,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. SAT 930, ACT 21 to enroll.

Indiana University KokomoIndiana University KokomoKokomo, IN
Over 2,900 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A. SAT 1050, ACT 24 to enroll.

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About 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

University of Saint Francis Fort WayneUniversity of Saint Francis Fort WayneFort Wayne, IN
Around 2,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B-. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.

Huntington UniversityHuntington UniversityHuntington, IN
About 1,500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A. SAT 1060, ACT 22 to enroll.

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Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Around 1,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 990, ACT 23 to enroll.

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