Ohio State University: Crime & Safety

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Ohio State University LogoF Ohio State University is a public school in Columbus, Ohio with about 60,540 students and 35,490 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.
As of May 1, 2014, Ohio State University is under investigation for alleged violations of federal laws over the handling of sexual violence and sexual harassment complaints.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government information, Ohio State University is a very dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety and ranks Ohio State University #4 among the Most Dangerous colleges in the USA.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences serious problems with forcible sex offenses and nonforcible sex offenses, also there are certain problems with aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at Ohio 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
394
32
0.7%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
1130
46
1.2%

Robbery
23
5
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
34
15
0.2%

Burglary
142
29
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
64
39
0.3%

Arson
10
1
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
16
3
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
42
15
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
103
0
0.4%

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

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Ohio 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

University of CincinnatiUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH
Around 41,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Ohio UniversityOhio UniversityAthens, OH
Approximately 24,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1140, ACT 25 to enroll.

Miami University OxfordMiami University OxfordOxford, OH
Approximately 19,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 28 to enroll.

Wright State UniversityWright State UniversityDayton, OH
Over 9,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1030, ACT 21 to enroll.

University of DaytonUniversity of DaytonDayton, OH
Roughly 11,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Xavier UniversityXavier UniversityCincinnati, OH
Over 6,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1180, ACT 27 to enroll.

Franklin UniversityFranklin UniversityColumbus, OH
About 8,100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Oberlin CollegeOberlin CollegeOberlin, OH
Around 3,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1420, ACT 32 to enroll.

Cedarville UniversityCedarville UniversityCedarville, OH
More than 5,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C. SAT 1230, ACT 26 to enroll.

Indiana University EastIndiana University EastRichmond, IN
Around 3,100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

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About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A-.

Columbus State Community CollegeColumbus State Community CollegeColumbus, OH
Roughly 25,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B+.

Columbus College of Art and DesignColumbus College of Art and DesignColumbus, OH
Over 1,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-. SAT 990, ACT 22 to enroll.

Mount Carmel College of NursingMount Carmel College of NursingColumbus, OH
Approximately 800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A. ACT 19 to enroll.

Ohio Dominican UniversityOhio Dominican UniversityColumbus, OH
About 1,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. SAT 990, ACT 25 to enroll.

The Spa SchoolThe Spa SchoolColumbus, OH
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Capital UniversityCapital UniversityColumbus, OH
More than 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1070, ACT 21 to enroll.

Academia Medical InstituteAcademia Medical InstituteColumbus, OH
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Paul Mitchell the School ColumbusPaul Mitchell the School ColumbusColumbus, OH
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

DeVry University OhioDeVry University OhioColumbus, OH
Around 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

American Institute of Alternative MedicineAmerican Institute of Alternative MedicineColumbus, OH
Over 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Ohio State College of Barber StylingOhio State College of Barber StylingColumbus, OH
Roughly 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Felbry CollegeFelbry CollegeColumbus, OH
About 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Fortis College ColumbusFortis College ColumbusWesterville, OH
Roughly 900 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Pontifical College JosephinumPontifical College JosephinumColumbus, OH
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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