The University of Texas at Dallas: Crime & Safety

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The University of Texas at Dallas LogoD The University of Texas at Dallas is a public school in Richardson, Texas with about 31,570 students and 4,380 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, The University of Texas at Dallas is a relatively dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at The University of Texas at Dallas 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
24
3
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
7
0
0.1%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
2
2
0.1%

Burglary
12
1
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
7
2
0.1%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
20
0
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
17
0
0.2%

* 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas, 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 North TexasUniversity of North TexasDenton, TX
About 44,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 23 to enroll.

The University of Texas at ArlingtonThe University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX
Roughly 44,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for nonforcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1090, ACT 22 to enroll.

Southern Methodist UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX
More than 12,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1410, ACT 33 to enroll.

Texas A & M University CommerceTexas A & M University CommerceCommerce, TX
More than 11,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 20 to enroll.

Tarleton State UniversityTarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX
More than 14,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.

Texas Christian UniversityTexas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX
Approximately 12,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 29 to enroll.

Texas Woman's UniversityTexas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX
Roughly 16,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C. SAT 1000, ACT 20 to enroll.

The University of Texas at TylerThe University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX
Around 9,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. SAT 1090, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of North Texas at DallasUniversity of North Texas at DallasDallas, TX
Roughly 3,700 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A. SAT 830, ACT 21 to enroll.

Southeastern Oklahoma State UniversitySoutheastern Oklahoma State UniversityDurant, OK
Over 5,500 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-. ACT 21 to enroll.

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About 1,500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Arizona College of Nursing DallasArizona College of Nursing DallasDallas, TX
Roughly 300 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B.

Concorde Career College DallasConcorde Career College DallasDallas, TX
More than 700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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More than 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Dallas Christian CollegeDallas Christian CollegeDallas, TX
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A-. SAT 910, ACT 18 to enroll.

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