Salem State University: Crime & Safety

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Salem State University LogoD Salem State University is a public school in Salem, Massachusetts with about 6,540 students and 1,320 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, Salem State University is a relatively dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Salem 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
7
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
1
0
0.1%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
11
0
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
3
0
0.2%

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 Salem 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 Salem State University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Salem 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

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

University of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA
Over 32,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: D-. ACT 31 to enroll.

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

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

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

University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
Over 17,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1130, ACT 28 to enroll.

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

University of New HampshireUniversity of New HampshireDurham, NH
More than 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 BostonUniversity of Massachusetts BostonBoston, MA
More than 15,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C+. ACT 27 to enroll.

Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MA
More than 9,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 22 to enroll.

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Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Endicott CollegeEndicott CollegeBeverly, MA
Around 4,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1170, ACT 27 to enroll.

Gordon CollegeGordon CollegeWenham, MA
Roughly 1,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1160, ACT 26 to enroll.

North Shore Community CollegeNorth Shore Community CollegeDanvers, MA
Approximately 4,400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Gordon Conwell Theological SeminaryGordon Conwell Theological SeminarySouth Hamilton, MA
Roughly 1,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C+.

New England Hair AcademyNew England Hair AcademyMalden, MA
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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

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Lincoln Technical Institute SomervilleLincoln Technical Institute SomervilleSomerville, MA
Over 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Cambridge CollegeCambridge CollegeBoston, MA
More than 2,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B-.

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About 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Suffolk UniversitySuffolk UniversityBoston, MA
About 6,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. SAT 1140, ACT 27 to enroll.

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