The University of Texas at Austin: Crime & Safety

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The University of Texas at Austin LogoD- The University of Texas at Austin is a public school in Austin, Texas with about 52,380 students and 16,400 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, The University of Texas at Austin is a very dangerous place to study. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has major problems with forcible sex offenses, also there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at The University of Texas at Austin 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
59
12
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
37
5
0.3%

Robbery
4
2
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
24
6
0.2%

Burglary
68
25
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
37
24
0.3%

Arson
4
1
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
3
4
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
69
6
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
5
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 Texas at Austin 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 Texas at Austin campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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

Texas A & M University College StationTexas A & M University College StationCollege Station, TX
More than 74,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1230, ACT 28 to enroll.

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

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

Baylor UniversityBaylor UniversityWaco, TX
Around 20,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1280, ACT 31 to enroll.

Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX
About 9,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 910, ACT 19 to enroll.

University of thearnate WordUniversity of thearnate WordSan Antonio, TX
About 7,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 1000, ACT 20 to enroll.

St. Mary's UniversitySt. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX
Over 3,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1090, ACT 23 to enroll.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
Over 3,600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

Saint Edward's UniversitySaint Edward's UniversityAustin, TX
Approximately 3,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1130, ACT 24 to enroll.

Texas A&M University Central TexasTexas A&M University Central TexasKilleen, TX
About 2,200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

Other Nearby Colleges



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Episcopal Theological Seminary of the SouthwestEpiscopal Theological Seminary of the SouthwestAustin, TX
Over 200 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B.

Huston Tillotson UniversityHuston Tillotson UniversityAustin, TX
More than 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A. ACT 17 to enroll.

Austin Community College DistrictAustin Community College DistrictAustin, TX
Roughly 34,600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts AustinAuguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts AustinAustin, TX
Around 500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

CyberTex Institute of TechnologyCyberTex Institute of TechnologyAustin, TX
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

The College of Health Care Professions AustinThe College of Health Care Professions AustinAustin, TX
Around 700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Baldwin Beauty School South AustinBaldwin Beauty School South AustinAustin, TX
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Texas Health and Science UniversityTexas Health and Science UniversityAustin, TX
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

Avenue Five Institute South AustinAvenue Five Institute South AustinAustin, TX
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Around 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A-.

Baldwin Beauty School North AustinBaldwin Beauty School North AustinAustin, TX
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Austin Career InstituteAustin Career InstituteAustin, TX
Around 100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

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More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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