Montclair State University: Crime & Safety

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Montclair State University LogoD Montclair State University is a public school in Montclair, New Jersey with about 21,780 students and 3,500 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, Montclair State University is a relatively dangerous place. 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 aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at Montclair 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
15
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
6
0
0.2%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
9
0
0.2%

Burglary
14
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
3
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
23
0
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
4
0
0.1%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Montclair 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

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Roughly 59,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B-. SAT 1490, ACT 34 to enroll.

Rutgers University New BrunswickRutgers University New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ
Around 50,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1340, ACT 31 to enroll.

Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY
Roughly 25,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1370, ACT 31 to enroll.

Columbia University in the City of New YorkColumbia University in the City of New YorkNew York City, NY
Over 34,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D+. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

Temple UniversityTemple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
More than 33,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. SAT 1110, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
Approximately 28,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

Fordham UniversityFordham UniversityBronx, NY
About 16,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1370, ACT 32 to enroll.

CUNY Hunter CollegeCUNY Hunter CollegeNew York City, NY
More than 23,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B. ACT 28 to enroll.

West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA
Roughly 17,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1130, ACT 27 to enroll.

CUNY Brooklyn CollegeCUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, NY
Around 14,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A. ACT 26 to enroll.

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About 2,100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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Roughly 500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Fortis Institute WayneFortis Institute WayneWayne, NJ
Roughly 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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Around 800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Hohokus School of Trade and Technical SciencesHohokus School of Trade and Technical SciencesPaterson, NJ
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Passaic County Community CollegePassaic County Community CollegePaterson, NJ
Over 5,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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About 2,100 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 1120, ACT 23 to enroll.

Eastwick College NutleyEastwick College NutleyNutley, NJ
Approximately 500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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About 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-. ACT 15 to enroll.

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More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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Approximately 9,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D.

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