Iowa State University: Crime & Safety

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Iowa State University LogoF Iowa State University is a public school in Ames, Iowa with about 29,970 students and 6,670 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, Iowa State University is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has major problems with forcible sex offenses, additionally, there are some problems with nonforcible sex offenses and illegal drugs.

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Criminal Offenses at Iowa 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
42
8
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
14
3
0.2%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
3
1
0.1%

Burglary
32
8
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
16
5
0.2%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
3
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
123
2
0.6%

Liquor Law Violation
328
3
1.0%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Iowa 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 Northern IowaUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
More than 9,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1100, ACT 23 to enroll.

Drake UniversityDrake UniversityDes Moines, IA
More than 4,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 28 to enroll.

Grinnell CollegeGrinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA
Over 1,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: D-. ACT 33 to enroll.

Buena Vista UniversityBuena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA
Approximately 2,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. ACT 22 to enroll.

Grand View UniversityGrand View UniversityDes Moines, IA
More than 1,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 990, ACT 21 to enroll.

Simpson CollegeSimpson CollegeIndianola, IA
About 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 32 to enroll.

Mercy College of Health SciencesMercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IA
Roughly 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A. ACT 22 to enroll.

Graceland University LamoniGraceland University LamoniLamoni, IA
Around 1,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. ACT 21 to enroll.

Wartburg CollegeWartburg CollegeWaverly, IA
Approximately 1,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

Central CollegeCentral CollegePella, IA
Around 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 23 to enroll.

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About 500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A. SAT 1050, ACT 20 to enroll.

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About 21,700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

La James International College JohnstonLa James International College JohnstonJohnston, IA
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Iowa School of Beauty Des MoinesIowa School of Beauty Des MoinesDes Moines, IA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical CenterDes Moines University Osteopathic Medical CenterDes Moines, IA
Roughly 1,600 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B.

Aveda Institute Des MoinesAveda Institute Des MoinesWest Des Moines, IA
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown, IA
Approximately 1,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C+.

Ellsworth Community CollegeEllsworth Community CollegeIowa Falls, IA
Over 800 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-.

La James International College Ft DodgeLa James International College Ft DodgeFort Dodge, IA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Iowa Central Community CollegeIowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge, IA
Approximately 5,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is D-.

William Penn UniversityWilliam Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA
Approximately 1,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. ACT 19 to enroll.

The Salon Professional Academy Cedar FallsThe Salon Professional Academy Cedar FallsCedar Falls, IA
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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