Kentucky State University: Crime & Safety

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Kentucky State University LogoD+ Kentucky State University is a public school in Frankfort, Kentucky with about 1,730 students and 450 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, Kentucky State University is a relatively 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 aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at Kentucky 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
3
0
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
0
0
0.0%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
4
0
0.5%

Burglary
1
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
1
10
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

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

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Kentucky 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 CincinnatiUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH
Approximately 41,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of KentuckyUniversity of KentuckyLexington, KY
Around 31,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1160, ACT 25 to enroll.

Northern Kentucky UniversityNorthern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY
More than 15,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1130, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of LouisvilleUniversity of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
Around 22,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1140, ACT 23 to enroll.

Galen College of Nursing LouisvilleGalen College of Nursing LouisvilleLouisville, KY
Over 4,500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeBluegrass Community and Technical CollegeLexington, KY
Over 10,400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Jefferson Community and Technical CollegeJefferson Community and Technical CollegeLouisville, KY
Roughly 12,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+.

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

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

Eastern Kentucky UniversityEastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY
Over 14,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1040, ACT 21 to enroll.

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Midway UniversityMidway UniversityMidway, KY
Over 1,500 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C+. SAT 1060, ACT 23 to enroll.

Frontier Nursing UniversityFrontier Nursing UniversityVersailles, KY
Over 2,400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Georgetown CollegeGeorgetown CollegeGeorgetown, KY
Over 1,600 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 21 to enroll.

Transylvania UniversityTransylvania UniversityLexington, KY
About 1,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 26 to enroll.

Paul Mitchell the School LexingtonPaul Mitchell the School LexingtonLexington, KY
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Lexington Theological SeminaryLexington Theological SeminaryLexington, KY
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Summit Salon Academy LexingtonSummit Salon Academy LexingtonLexington, KY
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Employment Solutions College for Technical EducationEmployment Solutions College for Technical EducationLexington, KY
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Asbury UniversityAsbury UniversityWilmore, KY
Around 1,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C. ACT 25 to enroll.

Asbury Theological SeminaryAsbury Theological SeminaryWilmore, KY
Around 1,800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Kentucky Horseshoeing SchoolKentucky Horseshoeing SchoolRichmond, KY
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

MedQuest CollegeMedQuest CollegeLouisville, KY
About 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Ideal Beauty AcademyIdeal Beauty AcademyLouisville, KY
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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