Northern Vermont University: Crime & Safety

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Northern Vermont University LogoD- Northern Vermont University is a public school in Johnson, Vermont with about 1,780 students and 410 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, Northern Vermont University is a very dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Northern Vermont 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
6
0
0.6%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
1
0
0.2%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
7
0
0.6%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
1
0
0.2%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
2
0
0.3%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Northern Vermont 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 VermontUniversity of VermontBurlington, VT
Over 14,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

SUNY College at PlattsburghSUNY College at PlattsburghPlattsburgh, NY
Approximately 4,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 26 to enroll.

Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH
About 3,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 970, ACT 20 to enroll.

Dartmouth CollegeDartmouth CollegeHanover, NH
Over 6,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1520, ACT 34 to enroll.

Saint Michael's CollegeSaint Michael's CollegeColchester, VT
Over 1,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1200, ACT 29 to enroll.

Champlain CollegeChamplain CollegeBurlington, VT
More than 3,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. SAT 1200, ACT 29 to enroll.

Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT
Around 2,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1470, ACT 34 to enroll.

Castleton UniversityCastleton UniversityCastleton, VT
Over 2,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1050, ACT 24 to enroll.

Norwich UniversityNorwich UniversityNorthfield, VT
Around 3,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1070, ACT 24 to enroll.

Colby Sawyer CollegeColby Sawyer CollegeNew London, NH
Around 1,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-.

Other Nearby Colleges



Sterling College Craftsbury CommonSterling College Craftsbury CommonCraftsbury Common, VT
Over 200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C.

Community College of VermontCommunity College of VermontMontpelier, VT
Over 5,600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

O'Briens Aveda InstituteO'Briens Aveda InstituteWilliston, VT
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Vermont College of Fine ArtsVermont College of Fine ArtsMontpelier, VT
Around 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Goddard CollegeGoddard CollegePlainfield, VT
Roughly 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Advanced Welding InstituteAdvanced Welding InstituteSouth Burlington, VT
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Clinton Community CollegeClinton Community CollegePlattsburgh, NY
Over 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic TechnologyCVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic TechnologyPlattsburgh, NY
Roughly 100 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B.

Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCESClinton Essex Warren Washington BOCESPlattsburgh, NY
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

Vermont Technical CollegeVermont Technical CollegeRandolph, VT
Around 1,500 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B. SAT 930, ACT 22 to enroll.

Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolVermont Law and Graduate SchoolSouth Royalton, VT
More than 700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

New England School of Hair DesignNew England School of Hair DesignWest Lebanon, NH
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Upper Valley Educators InstituteUpper Valley Educators InstituteLebanon, NH
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

North Country Community CollegeNorth Country Community CollegeSaranac Lake, NY
Over 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

White Mountains Community CollegeWhite Mountains Community CollegeBerlin, NH
Around 600 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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