Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis: Crime & Safety

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis LogoD- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school in Indianapolis, Indiana with about 25,980 students and 10,000 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 data, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis 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
28
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
32
1
0.3%

Robbery
9
0
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
12
1
0.2%

Burglary
49
0
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
33
3
0.3%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
5
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
61
0
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
12
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 Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis 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 Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, 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

Indiana University BloomingtonIndiana University BloomingtonBloomington, IN
Over 47,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1250, ACT 30 to enroll.

University of CincinnatiUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH
More than 41,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Purdue UniversityPurdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
Roughly 51,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1290, ACT 31 to enroll.

Ball State UniversityBall State UniversityMuncie, IN
Around 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.

Miami University OxfordMiami University OxfordOxford, OH
About 19,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 28 to enroll.

Ivy Tech Community CollegeIvy Tech Community CollegeIndianapolis, IN
Over 89,800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Indiana State UniversityIndiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IN
Approximately 8,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 900, ACT 19 to enroll.

Xavier UniversityXavier UniversityCincinnati, OH
Around 6,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1180, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of IndianapolisUniversity of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
Around 5,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

Marian UniversityMarian UniversityIndianapolis, IN
Approximately 3,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. ACT 23 to enroll.

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More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Butler UniversityButler UniversityIndianapolis, IN
Roughly 5,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1190, ACT 27 to enroll.

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Around 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

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Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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