Seattle University: Crime & Safety

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Seattle University LogoD+ Seattle University is a private not-for-profit school in Seattle, Washington with about 7,120 students and 1,540 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, Seattle University is a relatively dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "D+" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Seattle 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
4
0
0.2%

Robbery
5
0
0.3%

Aggravated Assault
2
0
0.2%

Burglary
53
0
0.8%

Motor Vehicle Theft
10
0
0.4%

Arson
2
0
0.2%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

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

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at Seattle 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 Washington SeattleUniversity of Washington SeattleSeattle, WA
About 52,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

Western Washington UniversityWestern Washington UniversityBellingham, WA
Around 14,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1180, ACT 28 to enroll.

University of Washington BothellUniversity of Washington BothellBothell, WA
Over 5,800 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B. SAT 1260, ACT 26 to enroll.

University of Washington TacomaUniversity of Washington TacomaTacoma, WA
Approximately 4,800 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B. SAT 1030, ACT 20 to enroll.

Pacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA
More than 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1270, ACT 29 to enroll.

Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA
Over 3,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. SAT 1180, ACT 24 to enroll.

The Evergreen State CollegeThe Evergreen State CollegeOlympia, WA
Around 2,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1080, ACT 26 to enroll.

University of Puget SoundUniversity of Puget SoundTacoma, WA
Roughly 2,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 30 to enroll.

City University of SeattleCity University of SeattleSeattle, WA
Approximately 2,100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Saint Martin's UniversitySaint Martin's UniversityLacey, WA
More than 1,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1030, ACT 22 to enroll.

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Cornish College of the ArtsCornish College of the ArtsSeattle, WA
About 500 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B.

Antioch University SeattleAntioch University SeattleSeattle, WA
Approximately 800 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

The Seattle School of Theology & PsychologyThe Seattle School of Theology & PsychologySeattle, WA
More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Academy of Interactive Entertainment SeattleAcademy of Interactive Entertainment SeattleSeattle, WA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Divers Institute of TechnologyDivers Institute of TechnologySeattle, WA
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Seattle Institute of East Asian MedicineSeattle Institute of East Asian MedicineSeattle, WA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Seattle Film InstituteSeattle Film InstituteSeattle, WA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

South Seattle CollegeSouth Seattle CollegeSeattle, WA
More than 5,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B.

North Seattle CollegeNorth Seattle CollegeSeattle, WA
About 4,700 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B-.

Pima Medical Institute SeattlePima Medical Institute SeattleSeattle, WA
Roughly 500 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

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About 1,300 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B.

Northwest UniversityNorthwest UniversityKirkland, WA
Approximately 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B. SAT 1120, ACT 26 to enroll.

Bastyr UniversityBastyr UniversityKenmore, WA
Roughly 800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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