Rhode Island College: Crime & Safety

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Rhode Island College LogoC- Rhode Island College is a public school in Providence, Rhode Island with about 5,790 students and 1,060 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 data, Rhode Island College is a relatively safe place to study. American School Search gives this school grade "C-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are certain problems with forcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Rhode Island College 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
2
0
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
0
0
0.0%

Robbery
1
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
4
1
0.3%

Burglary
3
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
2
1
0.2%

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 Rhode Island College 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 Rhode Island College campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Rhode Island College, 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

Southern New Hampshire UniversitySouthern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
Approximately 164,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B. SAT 990 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA
Roughly 32,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is D-. ACT 31 to enroll.

Boston UniversityBoston UniversityBoston, MA
Over 36,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1400, ACT 33 to enroll.

University of ConnecticutUniversity of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
About 27,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1300, ACT 31 to enroll.

Boston CollegeBoston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
Over 15,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1460, ACT 34 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts BostonUniversity of Massachusetts BostonBoston, MA
More than 15,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+. ACT 27 to enroll.

University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
Over 17,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1130, ACT 28 to enroll.

Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MA
Approximately 9,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 22 to enroll.

University of New HampshireUniversity of New HampshireDurham, NH
Over 14,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1180, ACT 29 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts LowellUniversity of Massachusetts LowellLowell, MA
Around 17,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. ACT 28 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Providence CollegeProvidence CollegeProvidence, RI
More than 4,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

Johnson & Wales University ProvidenceJohnson & Wales University ProvidenceProvidence, RI
Roughly 4,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. ACT 26 to enroll.

Rhode Island School of DesignRhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI
Over 2,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 1400, ACT 31 to enroll.

Brown UniversityBrown UniversityProvidence, RI
Roughly 11,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

College UnboundCollege UnboundProvidence, RI
Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode IslandNew England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode IslandPawtucket, RI
More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Paul Mitchell the School Rhode IslandPaul Mitchell the School Rhode IslandCranston, RI
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Bryant UniversityBryant UniversitySmithfield, RI
About 3,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1210, ACT 30 to enroll.

Lincoln Technical Institute LincolnLincoln Technical Institute LincolnLincoln, RI
Around 700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy CranstonToni & Guy Hairdressing Academy CranstonCranston, RI
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Community College of Rhode IslandCommunity College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI
Approximately 12,300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

New England Institute of TechnologyNew England Institute of TechnologyEast Greenwich, RI
Roughly 1,900 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B.

Roger Williams UniversityRoger Williams UniversityBristol, RI
More than 4,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 28 to enroll.

Dean CollegeDean CollegeFranklin, MA
More than 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 820, ACT 17 to enroll.

Wheaton College MassachusettsWheaton College MassachusettsNorton, MA
Roughly 1,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 30 to enroll.

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