University of Colorado Boulder: Crime & Safety

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University of Colorado Boulder LogoF University of Colorado Boulder is a public school in Boulder, Colorado with about 39,590 students and 9,390 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 Colorado Boulder is under investigation for alleged violations of federal laws over the handling of sexual violence and sexual harassment complaints.

Safety Evaluation

According to our analysis of the government numbers, University of Colorado Boulder is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. 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, additionally, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses and illegal drugs.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Colorado Boulder 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
52
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
37
1
0.3%

Robbery
5
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
10
0
0.2%

Burglary
77
0
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
43
0
0.3%

Arson
4
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
4
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
248
0
0.7%

Liquor Law Violation
693
0
1.3%

* 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 Colorado Boulder 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 Colorado Boulder campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Colorado Boulder, 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

Colorado State University Fort CollinsColorado State University Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO
Approximately 33,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 26 to enroll.

Colorado Technical University Colorado SpringsColorado Technical University Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
Approximately 24,900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

University of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalUniversity of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalDenver, CO
About 23,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

University of DenverUniversity of DenverDenver, CO
More than 13,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1270, ACT 30 to enroll.

University of Colorado Colorado SpringsUniversity of Colorado Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, CO
Roughly 11,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1100, ACT 25 to enroll.

University of WyomingUniversity of WyomingLaramie, WY
About 11,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 25 to enroll.

University of Northern ColoradoUniversity of Northern ColoradoGreeley, CO
Over 9,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 24 to enroll.

Colorado School of MinesColorado School of MinesGolden, CO
Roughly 7,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1370, ACT 32 to enroll.

Metropolitan State University of DenverMetropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO
Roughly 17,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 20 to enroll.

Colorado Christian UniversityColorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO
Over 9,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B.

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Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology BroomfieldSpartan College of Aeronautics and Technology BroomfieldBroomfield, CO
About 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Front Range Community CollegeFront Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO
Over 19,500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Elevate Salon Institute WestminsterElevate Salon Institute WestminsterWestminster, CO
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Pima Medical Institute DenverPima Medical Institute DenverDenver, CO
Roughly 900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Regis UniversityRegis UniversityDenver, CO
Over 4,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1100, ACT 24 to enroll.

Colorado School of TradesColorado School of TradesLakewood, CO
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Red Rocks Community CollegeRed Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO
Over 6,500 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B-.

Rocky Mountain College of Art and DesignRocky Mountain College of Art and DesignLakewood, CO
Around 2,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B.

Paul Mitchell the School DenverPaul Mitchell the School DenverLakewood, CO
About 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Community College of DenverCommunity College of DenverDenver, CO
Around 7,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F.

Emily Griffith Technical CollegeEmily Griffith Technical CollegeDenver, CO
Over 5,400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Aveda Institute DenverAveda Institute DenverDenver, CO
More than 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Montessori Education Center of the RockiesMontessori Education Center of the RockiesDenver, CO
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Colorado School of Traditional Chinese MedicineColorado School of Traditional Chinese MedicineDenver, CO
Approximately 100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B+.

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