Niagara University: Crime & Safety

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Niagara University LogoF Niagara University is a private not-for-profit school in Niagara University, New York with about 3,860 students and 780 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, Niagara University is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has dramatic problems with forcible sex offenses, also there are some problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Niagara 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
14
0
0.6%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
5
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
1
0
0.2%

Burglary
2
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
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 Niagara 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 Niagara University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Niagara 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 at BuffaloUniversity at BuffaloBuffalo, NY
Over 32,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 29 to enroll.

University of RochesterUniversity of RochesterRochester, NY
About 12,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1430, ACT 33 to enroll.

SUNY BrockportSUNY BrockportBrockport, NY
Around 6,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1110, ACT 22 to enroll.

SUNY Buffalo State UniversitySUNY Buffalo State UniversityBuffalo, NY
More than 6,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 19 to enroll.

SUNY College at GeneseoSUNY College at GeneseoGeneseo, NY
More than 4,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 28 to enroll.

St. John Fisher UniversitySt. John Fisher UniversityRochester, NY
More than 3,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1140, ACT 26 to enroll.

Canisius CollegeCanisius CollegeBuffalo, NY
Approximately 2,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. ACT 25 to enroll.

SUNY at FredoniaSUNY at FredoniaFredonia, NY
More than 3,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 21 to enroll.

St Bonaventure UniversitySt Bonaventure UniversitySaint Bonaventure, NY
Roughly 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1100, ACT 29 to enroll.

Medaille UniversityMedaille UniversityBuffalo, NY
Approximately 1,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C. ACT 19 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



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The Salon Professional Academy TonawandaThe Salon Professional Academy TonawandaTonawanda, NY
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Daemen UniversityDaemen UniversityAmherst, NY
More than 2,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+.

D'Youville UniversityD'Youville UniversityBuffalo, NY
More than 2,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C. SAT 1110, ACT 23 to enroll.

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

Leon Studio One School of Beauty KnowledgeLeon Studio One School of Beauty KnowledgeWilliamsville, NY
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Bryant & Stratton College BuffaloBryant & Stratton College BuffaloBuffalo, NY
About 800 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Erie Community CollegeErie Community CollegeBuffalo, NY
About 7,900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Villa Maria CollegeVilla Maria CollegeBuffalo, NY
More than 500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B+.

New York Institute of MassageNew York Institute of MassageWilliamsville, NY
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Empire Beauty School BuffaloEmpire Beauty School BuffaloCheektowaga, NY
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Trocaire CollegeTrocaire CollegeBuffalo, NY
More than 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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

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Over 900 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C+.

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