University of Chicago: Crime & Safety

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University of Chicago LogoD+ University of Chicago is a private not-for-profit school in Chicago, Illinois with about 18,340 students and 12,980 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.
As of May 1, 2014, University of Chicago is under investigation for alleged violations of federal laws over the handling of sexual violence and sexual harassment complaints.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government information, University of Chicago 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 and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Chicago 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
12
0
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
15
0
0.2%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
8
0
0.2%

Burglary
25
0
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
11
0
0.2%

Arson
2
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
12
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
4
0
0.1%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

* 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 Chicago 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 Chicago campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Chicago, 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

Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
Around 23,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D+. SAT 1520, ACT 34 to enroll.

University of Illinois ChicagoUniversity of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL
Roughly 33,800 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. SAT 1190, ACT 27 to enroll.

University of Notre DameUniversity of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN
Over 13,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. ACT 34 to enroll.

Loyola University ChicagoLoyola University ChicagoChicago, IL
Approximately 16,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.

DePaul UniversityDePaul UniversityChicago, IL
Over 21,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D+. ACT 27 to enroll.

Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL
Roughly 15,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 980, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin MilwaukeeUniversity of Wisconsin MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
Roughly 22,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. ACT 21 to enroll.

Aurora UniversityAurora UniversityAurora, IL
Approximately 6,000 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 1050, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin WhitewaterUniversity of Wisconsin WhitewaterWhitewater, WI
Around 11,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.

Northeastern Illinois UniversityNortheastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL
More than 5,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C+. ACT 18 to enroll.

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

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Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Lutheran School of Theology at ChicagoLutheran School of Theology at ChicagoChicago, IL
Approximately 200 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B+.

McCormick Theological SeminaryMcCormick Theological SeminaryChicago, IL
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Catholic Theological Union at ChicagoCatholic Theological Union at ChicagoChicago, IL
Around 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King CollegeCity Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King CollegeChicago, IL
Around 2,300 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B.

Larry's Barber College ChicagoLarry's Barber College ChicagoChicago, IL
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Illinois Institute of TechnologyIllinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL
Around 7,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1280, ACT 30 to enroll.

Illinois College of OptometryIllinois College of OptometryChicago, IL
Around 500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B+.

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Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A. SAT 1020, ACT 18 to enroll.

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

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

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

Chicago State UniversityChicago State UniversityChicago, IL
Around 2,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 17 to enroll.

City Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey CollegeCity Colleges of Chicago Olive Harvey CollegeChicago, IL
About 2,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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