University of California Merced: Crime & Safety

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University of California Merced LogoD- University of California Merced is a public school in Merced, California with about 9,100 students and 1,770 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 information, University of California Merced is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are some problems with forcible sex offenses, nonforcible sex offenses, and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at University of California Merced 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
8
1
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
12
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
6
0
0.2%

Burglary
18
6
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
5
0
0.2%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
2
1
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
4
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 University of California Merced 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 University of California Merced campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of California Merced, 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

San Jose State UniversitySan Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA
Over 35,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 23 to enroll.

California State University SacramentoCalifornia State University SacramentoSacramento, CA
About 31,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. ACT 20 to enroll.

California State University FresnoCalifornia State University FresnoFresno, CA
About 24,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C. ACT 19 to enroll.

University of California Santa CruzUniversity of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
Approximately 19,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1230, ACT 29 to enroll.

California State University East BayCalifornia State University East BayHayward, CA
Approximately 13,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D+. ACT 19 to enroll.

California State University StanislausCalifornia State University StanislausTurlock, CA
About 10,200 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. ACT 19 to enroll.

Stanford UniversityStanford UniversityStanford, CA
Over 18,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1530, ACT 34 to enroll.

Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA
About 9,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. ACT 31 to enroll.

California State University Monterey BayCalifornia State University Monterey BaySeaside, CA
Around 7,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 20 to enroll.

University of the PacificUniversity of the PacificStockton, CA
Around 6,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Merced CollegeMerced CollegeMerced, CA
Over 10,300 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B-.

Milan Institute MercedMilan Institute MercedMerced, CA
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Sierra College of BeautySierra College of BeautyMerced, CA
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

San Joaquin Valley College MaderaSan Joaquin Valley College MaderaMadera, CA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

California Beauty SchoolCalifornia Beauty SchoolModesto, CA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Modesto Junior CollegeModesto Junior CollegeModesto, CA
About 16,300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

North Adrian's College of BeautyNorth Adrian's College of BeautyModesto, CA
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Paul Mitchell the School ModestoPaul Mitchell the School ModestoModesto, CA
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Madera Community CollegeMadera Community CollegeMadera, CA
Roughly 5,600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

DeHart Technical SchoolDeHart Technical SchoolModesto, CA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Columbia College SonoraColumbia College SonoraSonora, CA
Approximately 2,400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Clovis Community CollegeClovis Community CollegeFresno, CA
Roughly 7,800 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Lyle's College of Beauty FresnoLyle's College of Beauty FresnoFresno, CA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Paul Mitchell the School FresnoPaul Mitchell the School FresnoFresno, CA
Around 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Institute of TechnologyInstitute of TechnologyClovis, CA
More than 1,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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