Salisbury University: Crime & Safety

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Salisbury University LogoD- Salisbury University is a public school in Salisbury, Maryland with about 7,120 students and 1,650 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 information, Salisbury University is a very 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 and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Salisbury 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
9
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
15
0
0.4%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
2
0
0.2%

Burglary
10
0
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
1
0
0.1%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
1
0
0.1%

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

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Salisbury 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 Maryland GlobalUniversity of Maryland GlobalAdelphi, MD
More than 55,900 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B.

University of Maryland College ParkUniversity of Maryland College ParkCollege Park, MD
Roughly 40,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: D-. ACT 32 to enroll.

George Mason UniversityGeorge Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
Over 39,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D+. ACT 28 to enroll.

Towson UniversityTowson UniversityTowson, MD
About 19,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1100, ACT 22 to enroll.

Rowan UniversityRowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ
About 19,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1150, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of DelawareUniversity of DelawareNewark, DE
Roughly 24,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1250, ACT 29 to enroll.

George Washington UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityWashington, DC
More than 26,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1380, ACT 33 to enroll.

University of Maryland Baltimore CountyUniversity of Maryland Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD
Over 14,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1270, ACT 26 to enroll.

Georgetown UniversityGeorgetown UniversityWashington, DC
Roughly 21,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. ACT 34 to enroll.

William & MaryWilliam & MaryWilliamsburg, VA
More than 9,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1420, ACT 33 to enroll.

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University of Maryland Eastern ShoreUniversity of Maryland Eastern ShorePrincess Anne, MD
Over 2,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 890, ACT 18 to enroll.

Delaware Learning Institute of CosmetologyDelaware Learning Institute of CosmetologyDagsboro, DE
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

St. Mary's College of MarylandSt. Mary's College of MarylandSaint Mary's City, MD
Around 1,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 29 to enroll.

Blades School of Hair DesignBlades School of Hair DesignCalifornia, MD
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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Over 1,800 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B.

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More than 700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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About 800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-.

Delaware State UniversityDelaware State UniversityDover, DE
Around 5,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 920, ACT 22 to enroll.

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Roughly 11,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A-.

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More than 600 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 32 to enroll.

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Around 1,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 27 to enroll.

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