Metropolitan State University of Denver: Crime & Safety

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Metropolitan State University of Denver LogoF Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public school in Denver, Colorado with about 17,000 students and 2,020 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 information, Metropolitan State University of Denver is a very dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Metropolitan State University of Denver 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
1
0
0.1%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
15
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
8
0
0.2%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
12
0
0.3%

Burglary
42
0
0.5%

Motor Vehicle Theft
57
0
0.6%

Arson
5
0
0.2%

Illegal Weapons Possession
17
0
0.3%

Drug Law Violation
30
0
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
16
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 Metropolitan State University of Denver 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 Metropolitan State University of Denver campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 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

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About 39,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 29 to enroll.

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Around 24,900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Colorado State University Fort CollinsColorado State University Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO
More than 33,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 26 to enroll.

University of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalUniversity of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalDenver, CO
Approximately 23,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

University of Northern ColoradoUniversity of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO
Approximately 9,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 24 to enroll.

University of DenverUniversity of DenverDenver, CO
About 13,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1270, ACT 30 to enroll.

University of Colorado Colorado SpringsUniversity of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
More than 11,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1100, ACT 25 to enroll.

Regis UniversityRegis UniversityDenver, CO
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Colorado Christian UniversityColorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO
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Colorado CollegeColorado CollegeColorado Springs, CO
Over 2,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1360, ACT 31 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



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Emily Griffith Technical CollegeEmily Griffith Technical CollegeDenver, CO
More than 5,400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Aveda Institute DenverAveda Institute DenverDenver, CO
Approximately 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Colorado School of Traditional Chinese MedicineColorado School of Traditional Chinese MedicineDenver, CO
Around 100 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B+.

Rocky Mountain College of Art and DesignRocky Mountain College of Art and DesignLakewood, CO
Approximately 2,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B.

Montessori Education Center of the RockiesMontessori Education Center of the RockiesDenver, CO
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

United Beauty CollegeUnited Beauty CollegeDenver, CO
Around 100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

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Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Colorado School of TradesColorado School of TradesLakewood, CO
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Iliff School of TheologyIliff School of TheologyDenver, CO
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Pima Medical Institute DenverPima Medical Institute DenverDenver, CO
More than 900 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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About 800 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B-.

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Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Lincoln College of Technology DenverLincoln College of Technology DenverDenver, CO
Around 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B.

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