Methodist University: Crime & Safety

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Methodist University LogoD Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school in Fayetteville, North Carolina with about 1,810 students and 580 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, Methodist University is a relatively dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Methodist 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
3
0
0.4%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
1
0
0.2%

Burglary
8
0
0.6%

Motor Vehicle Theft
1
0
0.2%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
1
0
0.2%

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 Methodist 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 Methodist University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Methodist 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 North Carolina at CharlotteUniversity of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC
Over 29,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1140, ACT 24 to enroll.

North Carolina State University at RaleighNorth Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC
Approximately 36,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1330, ACT 31 to enroll.

University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
Approximately 31,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1410, ACT 32 to enroll.

East Carolina UniversityEast Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC
More than 27,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1070, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of North Carolina WilmingtonUniversity of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC
About 17,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1250, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of North Carolina at GreensboroUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC
Approximately 18,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1130, ACT 25 to enroll.

Wake Technical Community CollegeWake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh, NC
More than 21,600 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B.

Coastal Carolina UniversityCoastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC
Approximately 10,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 23 to enroll.

University of North Carolina at PembrokeUniversity of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke, NC
Approximately 7,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 960, ACT 19 to enroll.

Duke UniversityDuke UniversityDurham, NC
Approximately 18,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1520, ACT 35 to enroll.

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Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville, NC
About 10,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A-.

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Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Manna UniversityManna UniversityFayetteville, NC
More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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About 5,300 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+. SAT 1070, ACT 22 to enroll.

Central Carolina Community CollegeCentral Carolina Community CollegeSanford, NC
Approximately 5,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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About 3,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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