The University of Alabama: Crime & Safety

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The University of Alabama LogoF The University of Alabama is a public school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with about 38,640 students and 7,170 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 numbers, The University of Alabama is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences serious problems with forcible sex offenses, additionally, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at The University of Alabama 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
77
1
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
14
1
0.2%

Robbery
7
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
17
1
0.2%

Burglary
71
5
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
9
2
0.1%

Arson
3
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
14
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
94
4
0.5%

Liquor Law Violation
6
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 The University of Alabama 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 The University of Alabama campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at The University of Alabama, 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

Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State UniversityStarkville, MS
Roughly 22,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 25 to enroll.

University of Alabama at BirminghamUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL
More than 21,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 27 to enroll.

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

Samford UniversitySamford UniversityBirmingham, AL
More than 5,700 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 1150, ACT 26 to enroll.

Mississippi University for WomenMississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS
Over 2,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B. ACT 20 to enroll.

Auburn University at MontgomeryAuburn University at MontgomeryMontgomery, AL
More than 5,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. ACT 22 to enroll.

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

University of MontevalloUniversity of MontevalloMontevallo, AL
Around 2,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1090, ACT 23 to enroll.

Alabama State UniversityAlabama State UniversityMontgomery, AL
Over 3,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 18 to enroll.

Birmingham Southern CollegeBirmingham Southern CollegeBirmingham, AL
Over 1,000 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. SAT 1170, ACT 26 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



University Academy of Hair DesignUniversity Academy of Hair DesignTuscaloosa, AL
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Stillman CollegeStillman CollegeTuscaloosa, AL
Over 800 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. ACT 18 to enroll.

Shelton State Community CollegeShelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, AL
More than 4,200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Brown Beauty Barber SchoolBrown Beauty Barber SchoolBessemer, AL
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Midfield Institute of CosmetologyMidfield Institute of CosmetologyMidfield, AL
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Lawson State Community CollegeLawson State Community CollegeBirmingham, AL
About 3,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B-.

Miles CollegeMiles CollegeFairfield, AL
About 1,300 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C+.

Winonah's International School of CosmetologyWinonah's International School of CosmetologyHoover, AL
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Herzing University BirminghamHerzing University BirminghamBirmingham, AL
Around 600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Marion Military InstituteMarion Military InstituteMarion, AL
Approximately 400 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. ACT 22 to enroll.

Bevill State Community CollegeBevill State Community CollegeJasper, AL
More than 3,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Jefferson State Community CollegeJefferson State Community CollegeBirmingham, AL
More than 8,500 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B+.

East Mississippi Community CollegeEast Mississippi Community CollegeScooba, MS
Roughly 3,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+.

George C Wallace State Community College SelmaGeorge C Wallace State Community College SelmaSelma, AL
Roughly 1,900 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

George C Wallace State Community College HancevilleGeorge C Wallace State Community College HancevilleHanceville, AL
Around 6,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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