Kansas State University: Crime & Safety

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Kansas State University LogoF Kansas State University is a public school in Manhattan, Kansas with about 19,720 students and 4,600 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, Kansas State University is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has dramatic problems with forcible sex offenses, also there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Kansas 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
28
3
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
14
3
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
4
0
0.1%

Burglary
10
14
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
6
1
0.2%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
3
2
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
25
15
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
91
8
0.6%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Kansas 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 KansasUniversity of KansasLawrence, KS
Roughly 26,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 25 to enroll.

Emporia State UniversityEmporia State UniversityEmporia, KS
About 5,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. ACT 20 to enroll.

Baker UniversityBaker UniversityBaldwin City, KS
Over 2,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D+. ACT 20 to enroll.

Washburn UniversityWashburn UniversityTopeka, KS
About 5,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-. ACT 22 to enroll.

Benedictine CollegeBenedictine CollegeAtchison, KS
Roughly 2,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 25 to enroll.

Peru State CollegePeru State CollegePeru, NE
Over 1,800 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-.

University of Saint MaryUniversity of Saint MaryLeavenworth, KS
Over 1,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. ACT 20 to enroll.

MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityMidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe, KS
Roughly 1,600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Ottawa University OttawaOttawa University OttawaOttawa, KS
Around 1,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Kansas Wesleyan UniversityKansas Wesleyan UniversitySalina, KS
About 900 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-. ACT 22 to enroll.

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Manhattan Christian CollegeManhattan Christian CollegeManhattan, KS
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A. SAT 930, ACT 19 to enroll.

Bellus AcademyBellus AcademyManhattan, KS
Around 300 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B.

Manhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan, KS
Roughly 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Rasmussen University KansasRasmussen University KansasTopeka, KS
Around 600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Washburn Institute of TechnologyWashburn Institute of TechnologyTopeka, KS
Approximately 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+.

Midwest Barber CollegeMidwest Barber CollegeTopeka, KS
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Flint Hills Technical CollegeFlint Hills Technical CollegeEmporia, KS
About 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Hays Academy of Hair Design SalinaHays Academy of Hair Design SalinaSalina, KS
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Salina Area Technical CollegeSalina Area Technical CollegeSalina, KS
Approximately 900 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

Cloud County Community CollegeCloud County Community CollegeConcordia, KS
Around 1,700 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-.

Tabor CollegeTabor CollegeHillsboro, KS
Approximately 700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Bethany College LindsborgBethany College LindsborgLindsborg, KS
More than 800 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 930, ACT 19 to enroll.

WellSpring School of Allied Health LawrenceWellSpring School of Allied Health LawrenceLawrence, KS
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Haskell Indian Nations UniversityHaskell Indian Nations UniversityLawrence, KS
Approximately 800 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 18 to enroll.

McPherson CollegeMcPherson CollegeMcPherson, KS
Around 900 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B. ACT 20 to enroll.

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