Samford University: Crime & Safety

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Samford University LogoC- Samford University is a private not-for-profit school in Birmingham, Alabama with about 5,680 students and 1,230 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, Samford University is a relatively unsafe place. 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 Samford 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
3
0
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
2
1
0.2%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
6
0
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
1
0
0.1%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
5
0
0.3%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Samford 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

The University of AlabamaThe University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
Roughly 38,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL
Roughly 21,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 27 to enroll.

Auburn UniversityAuburn UniversityAuburn, AL
Around 31,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1260, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of West GeorgiaUniversity of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA
More than 11,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1000, ACT 20 to enroll.

Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AL
About 9,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. ACT 20 to enroll.

University of Alabama in HuntsvilleUniversity of Alabama in HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL
Approximately 9,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-. ACT 28 to enroll.

University of West AlabamaUniversity of West AlabamaLivingston, AL
About 5,900 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C+. SAT 940, ACT 19 to enroll.

Mississippi University for WomenMississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS
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Auburn University at MontgomeryAuburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery, AL
Roughly 5,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D+. ACT 22 to enroll.

Faulkner UniversityFaulkner UniversityMontgomery, AL
Roughly 2,900 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-. SAT 1020, ACT 21 to enroll.

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