Southwestern University: Crime & Safety

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Southwestern University LogoD- Southwestern University is a private not-for-profit school in Georgetown, Texas with about 1,480 students and 440 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, Southwestern University is a very dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences serious problems with forcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Southwestern 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
0.6%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
2
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
2
0
0.3%

Burglary
5
0
0.5%

Motor Vehicle Theft
1
0
0.2%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Southwestern 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

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Approximately 52,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1340, ACT 30 to enroll.

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Around 74,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 28 to enroll.

The University of Texas at San AntonioThe University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
Over 34,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1080, ACT 23 to enroll.

Texas State UniversityTexas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX
Roughly 38,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1050, ACT 23 to enroll.

Baylor UniversityBaylor UniversityWaco, TX
Over 20,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1280, ACT 31 to enroll.

Trinity UniversityTrinity UniversitySan Antonio, TX
More than 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 31 to enroll.

University of thearnate WordUniversity of thearnate WordSan Antonio, TX
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Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX
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Saint Edward's UniversitySaint Edward's UniversityAustin, TX
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St. Mary's UniversitySt. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX
Over 3,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1090, ACT 23 to enroll.

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