Rice University: Crime & Safety

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Rice University LogoF Rice University is a private not-for-profit school in Houston, Texas with about 8,670 students and 3,730 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, Rice University is a very dangerous place to study. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety and ranks Rice University #75 among the Most Dangerous colleges in the USA.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Rice 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
32
0
0.6%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
31
0
0.5%

Robbery
1
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
3
0
0.2%

Burglary
25
2
0.5%

Motor Vehicle Theft
36
0
0.6%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
2
0
0.1%

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 Rice 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 Rice University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Rice 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

Texas A & M University College StationTexas A & M University College StationCollege Station, TX
Around 74,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1230, ACT 28 to enroll.

University of HoustonUniversity of HoustonHouston, TX
Roughly 46,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 26 to enroll.

University of Houston DowntownUniversity of Houston DowntownHouston, TX
More than 14,300 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B+. ACT 18 to enroll.

Sam Houston State UniversitySam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX
Around 21,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 21 to enroll.

Lamar UniversityLamar UniversityBeaumont, TX
More than 16,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 910, ACT 17 to enroll.

University of Houston Clear LakeUniversity of Houston Clear LakeHouston, TX
Approximately 8,600 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 21 to enroll.

Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX
Over 9,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 910, ACT 19 to enroll.

Texas Southern UniversityTexas Southern UniversityHouston, TX
Approximately 8,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 870, ACT 17 to enroll.

Houston Baptist UniversityHouston Baptist UniversityHouston, TX
About 4,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. SAT 1120, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of St Thomas HoustonUniversity of St Thomas HoustonHouston, TX
Around 3,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 1130, ACT 27 to enroll.

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About 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX
Over 400 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with nonforcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonThe University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX
Around 5,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-.

Houston Community CollegeHouston Community CollegeHouston, TX
About 48,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

College of Health Care ProfessionsCollege of Health Care ProfessionsHouston, TX
More than 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Vet Tech Institute of HoustonVet Tech Institute of HoustonHouston, TX
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

South Texas College of Law HoustonSouth Texas College of Law HoustonHouston, TX
Roughly 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

College of Biblical Studies HoustonCollege of Biblical Studies HoustonHouston, TX
About 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Elite Welding AcademyElite Welding AcademyHouston, TX
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

The College of Health Care Professions Southwest HoustonThe College of Health Care Professions Southwest HoustonHouston, TX
Over 800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

American College of Acupuncture and Oriental MedAmerican College of Acupuncture and Oriental MedHouston, TX
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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About 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

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Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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