James Madison University: Crime & Safety

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James Madison University LogoD- James Madison University is a public school in Harrisonburg, Virginia with about 22,220 students and 3,830 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 numbers, James Madison University is a very dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at James Madison 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
21
3
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
16
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
3
1
0.1%

Burglary
15
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
2
0
0.1%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
50
0
0.5%

Liquor Law Violation
52
0
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 James Madison 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 James Madison University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at James Madison 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

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University of VirginiaUniversity of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA
Over 26,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1450, ACT 33 to enroll.

George Mason UniversityGeorge Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
Around 39,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D+. ACT 28 to enroll.

American Public University SystemAmerican Public University SystemCharles Town, WV
Approximately 48,700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
About 28,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1130, ACT 26 to enroll.

University of Mary WashingtonUniversity of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA
Over 3,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1200, ACT 28 to enroll.

Longwood UniversityLongwood UniversityFarmville, VA
More than 4,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. ACT 23 to enroll.

Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg State UniversityFrostburg, MD
Roughly 4,100 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. SAT 990, ACT 20 to enroll.

Shenandoah UniversityShenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA
More than 4,300 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B-. SAT 1070, ACT 23 to enroll.

University of RichmondUniversity of RichmondRichmond, VA
About 3,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1430, ACT 33 to enroll.

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About 1,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C. SAT 1080, ACT 26 to enroll.

Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VA
More than 1,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for murders and forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1080, ACT 25 to enroll.

Blue Ridge Community CollegeBlue Ridge Community CollegeWeyers Cave, VA
Around 3,600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Mary Baldwin UniversityMary Baldwin UniversityStaunton, VA
Over 2,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.

Staunton School of CosmetologyStaunton School of CosmetologyStaunton, VA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Future Generations UniversityFuture Generations UniversityFranklin, WV
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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Around 5,100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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Approximately 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Roughly 5,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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Approximately 1,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1170, ACT 26 to enroll.

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More than 7,700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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