Lawrence University: Crime & Safety

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Lawrence University LogoF Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit school in Appleton, Wisconsin with about 1,430 students and 520 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

According to our analysis of the government data, Lawrence University is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety and ranks Lawrence University #43 among the Most Dangerous colleges in the USA.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences major problems with forcible sex offenses, in addition, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at Lawrence 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
17
0
1.0%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
7
1
0.7%

Robbery
3
3
0.5%

Aggravated Assault
8
0
0.7%

Burglary
8
4
0.7%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
1
3
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
1
1
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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Lawrence 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 Wisconsin MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin MadisonMadison, WI
Around 49,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1400, ACT 29 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin MilwaukeeUniversity of Wisconsin MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
Over 22,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. ACT 21 to enroll.

Marquette UniversityMarquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI
Over 11,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin OshkoshUniversity of Wisconsin OshkoshOshkosh, WI
Around 13,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. ACT 20 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin Green BayUniversity of Wisconsin Green BayGreen Bay, WI
About 9,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 21 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin Stevens PointUniversity of Wisconsin Stevens PointStevens Point, WI
About 8,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 22 to enroll.

Saint Norbert CollegeSaint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI
More than 1,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 24 to enroll.

Carroll UniversityCarroll UniversityWaukesha, WI
Roughly 3,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. ACT 25 to enroll.

Ripon CollegeRipon CollegeRipon, WI
About 800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 22 to enroll.

Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeWisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI
Roughly 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B. ACT 25 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



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

Fox Valley Technical CollegeFox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton, WI
Roughly 11,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A-.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeNortheast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay, WI
About 10,700 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B.

Academy of Beauty ProfessionalsAcademy of Beauty ProfessionalsGreen Bay, WI
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Rasmussen University WisconsinRasmussen University WisconsinGreen Bay, WI
About 500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Bellin CollegeBellin CollegeGreen Bay, WI
Over 800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A. ACT 23 to enroll.

Moraine Park Technical CollegeMoraine Park Technical CollegeFond du Lac, WI
Approximately 3,100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Marian University Fond Du LacMarian University Fond Du LacFond Du Lac, WI
Over 1,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C. ACT 20 to enroll.

Lakeland UniversityLakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI
About 2,500 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B. SAT 880, ACT 19 to enroll.

Lakeshore Technical CollegeLakeshore Technical CollegeCleveland, WI
Approximately 3,200 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-.

College of Menominee NationCollege of Menominee NationKeshena, WI
More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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More than 2,800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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Around 5,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. SAT 1010, ACT 24 to enroll.

Maranatha Baptist UniversityMaranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown, WI
Approximately 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A. SAT 1090, ACT 23 to enroll.

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