Syracuse University: Crime & Safety

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Syracuse University LogoF Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit school in Syracuse, New York with about 22,700 students and 5,700 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, Syracuse University is a very dangerous place to study. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has dramatic problems with forcible sex offenses, also there are some problems with nonforcible sex offenses and burglaries.

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Criminal Offenses at Syracuse 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
32
9
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
18
4
0.3%

Robbery
4
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
5
0
0.1%

Burglary
162
6
0.8%

Motor Vehicle Theft
16
2
0.3%

Arson
4
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
1
0
0.1%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Syracuse 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

Cornell UniversityCornell UniversityIthaca, NY
About 25,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 34 to enroll.

Binghamton UniversityBinghamton UniversityVestal, NY
Approximately 18,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1390, ACT 32 to enroll.

University of RochesterUniversity of RochesterRochester, NY
Approximately 12,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1430, ACT 33 to enroll.

State University of New York at OswegoState University of New York at OswegoOswego, NY
About 7,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 24 to enroll.

SUNY BrockportSUNY BrockportBrockport, NY
More than 6,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1110, ACT 22 to enroll.

Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY
About 16,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1310, ACT 31 to enroll.

SUNY OneontaSUNY OneontaOneonta, NY
Roughly 5,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. SAT 1140, ACT 26 to enroll.

SUNY College at GeneseoSUNY College at GeneseoGeneseo, NY
Around 4,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. ACT 28 to enroll.

SUNY CortlandSUNY CortlandCortland, NY
More than 6,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 24 to enroll.

Ithaca CollegeIthaca CollegeIthaca, NY
Around 5,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1250, ACT 30 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestrySUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestrySyracuse, NY
Roughly 2,000 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B+. ACT 27 to enroll.

Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse HospitalPomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse HospitalSyracuse, NY
Over 300 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is C-.

Upstate Medical UniversityUpstate Medical UniversitySyracuse, NY
Approximately 1,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-.

St. Joseph's College of NursingSt. Joseph's College of NursingSyracuse, NY
More than 300 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B-. SAT 1030, ACT 25 to enroll.

Le Moyne CollegeLe Moyne CollegeSyracuse, NY
More than 3,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. ACT 29 to enroll.

Onondaga Community CollegeOnondaga Community CollegeSyracuse, NY
Approximately 7,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+.

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCESOnondaga Cortland Madison BOCESLiverpool, NY
Around 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Continental School of Beauty Culture MattydaleContinental School of Beauty Culture MattydaleMattydale, NY
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Bryant & Stratton College Syracuse NorthBryant & Stratton College Syracuse NorthLiverpool, NY
Approximately 500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Cayuga County Community CollegeCayuga County Community CollegeAuburn, NY
More than 3,500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B+.

Cayuga Onondaga BOCES Practical Nursing ProgramCayuga Onondaga BOCES Practical Nursing ProgramAuburn, NY
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

SUNY MorrisvilleSUNY MorrisvilleMorrisville, NY
More than 1,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 930, ACT 21 to enroll.

Center for Instruction Technology & InnovationCenter for Instruction Technology & InnovationMexico, NY
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Madison Oneida BOCES Practical Nursing ProgramMadison Oneida BOCES Practical Nursing ProgramVerona, NY
Around 100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B.

Northeast College of Health SciencesNortheast College of Health SciencesSeneca Falls, NY
Over 600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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