New York University: Crime & Safety

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New York University LogoB- New York University is a private not-for-profit school in New York City, New York with about 59,140 students and 25,870 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, New York University is a relatively safe place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "B-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences no significant crime problems.

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Criminal Offenses at New York 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
6
6
0.1%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
7
3
0.1%

Robbery
0
2
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
4
1
0.1%

Burglary
28
4
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
2
0.0%

Arson
1
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

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 New York 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 New York University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at New York 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

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

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

Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY
Approximately 25,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1370, ACT 31 to enroll.

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

Fordham UniversityFordham UniversityBronx, NY
More than 16,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1370, ACT 32 to enroll.

Yale UniversityYale UniversityNew Haven, CT
More than 14,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1540, ACT 34 to enroll.

Drexel UniversityDrexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
Approximately 22,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

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

Montclair State UniversityMontclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ
More than 21,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 1050 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtThe Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtNew York City, NY
Approximately 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A. SAT 1450, ACT 33 to enroll.

The New SchoolThe New SchoolNew York City, NY
Around 10,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. ACT 28 to enroll.

Arrojo Cosmetology SchoolArrojo Cosmetology SchoolNew York City, NY
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute New YorkAveda Arts & Sciences Institute New YorkNew York City, NY
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Glasgow Caledonian New York CollegeGlasgow Caledonian New York CollegeNew York City, NY
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

New York Conservatory for Dramatic ArtsNew York Conservatory for Dramatic ArtsNew York City, NY
About 400 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-.

New York Academy of ArtNew York Academy of ArtNew York City, NY
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

New York Law SchoolNew York Law SchoolNew York City, NY
About 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

School of Visual ArtsSchool of Visual ArtsNew York City, NY
Around 4,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B. SAT 1260, ACT 30 to enroll.

CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeCUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York City, NY
More than 19,900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. ACT 28 to enroll.

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeCUNY Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeNew York City, NY
About 17,500 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B.

Swedish Institute a College of Health SciencesSwedish Institute a College of Health SciencesNew York City, NY
Over 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Fashion Institute of TechnologyFashion Institute of TechnologyNew York City, NY
Around 8,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B-.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts New YorkAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts New YorkNew York City, NY
Around 300 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B.

Pace UniversityPace UniversityNew York City, NY
More than 13,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C. ACT 27 to enroll.

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