Towson University: Crime & Safety

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Towson University LogoF Towson University is a public school in Towson, Maryland with about 19,790 students and 3,120 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, Towson University is a very dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences dramatic problems with forcible sex offenses, in addition, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Towson 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
31
0
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
9
0
0.2%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
8
0
0.2%

Burglary
20
5
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
2
3
0.1%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
2
2
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
8
2
0.2%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Towson 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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University of Maryland College ParkUniversity of Maryland College ParkCollege Park, MD
More than 40,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 32 to enroll.

American Public University SystemAmerican Public University SystemCharles Town, WV
Roughly 48,700 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

George Mason UniversityGeorge Mason UniversityFairfax, VA
About 39,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D+. ACT 28 to enroll.

George Washington UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityWashington, DC
Approximately 26,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1380, ACT 33 to enroll.

Temple UniversityTemple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
Over 33,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D+. SAT 1110, ACT 24 to enroll.

West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA
Around 17,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1130, ACT 27 to enroll.

Rowan UniversityRowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ
Approximately 19,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1150, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of Maryland Baltimore CountyUniversity of Maryland Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD
Around 14,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1270, ACT 26 to enroll.

Johns Hopkins UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
More than 31,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



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Approximately 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Goucher CollegeGoucher CollegeBaltimore, MD
Approximately 1,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. ACT 30 to enroll.

Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityNotre Dame of Maryland UniversityBaltimore, MD
Over 1,800 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A. ACT 26 to enroll.

Loyola University MarylandLoyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD
About 5,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 30 to enroll.

Morgan State UniversityMorgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD
Roughly 9,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. ACT 19 to enroll.

Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, MD
Roughly 3,600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Maryland Institute College of ArtMaryland Institute College of ArtBaltimore, MD
Approximately 2,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1150, ACT 20 to enroll.

University of BaltimoreUniversity of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD
More than 3,300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A. SAT 970, ACT 25 to enroll.

Coppin State UniversityCoppin State UniversityBaltimore, MD
Approximately 2,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D+. ACT 20 to enroll.

Baltimore Studio of Hair DesignBaltimore Studio of Hair DesignBaltimore, MD
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Community College of Baltimore CountyCommunity College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD
Roughly 15,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B.

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Roughly 7,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-.

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Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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