University of Dayton: Crime & Safety

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University of Dayton LogoF University of Dayton is a private not-for-profit school in Dayton, Ohio with about 11,670 students and 3,200 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, University of Dayton is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety and ranks University of Dayton #61 among the Most Dangerous colleges in the USA.

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

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Criminal Offenses at University of Dayton 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
42
2
0.6%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
19
0
0.4%

Robbery
4
0
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
16
0
0.3%

Burglary
58
0
0.7%

Motor Vehicle Theft
18
0
0.4%

Arson
6
0
0.2%

Illegal Weapons Possession
3
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
13
0
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
35
0
0.5%

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

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

Ohio State UniversityOhio State UniversityColumbus, OH
Over 60,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses and nonforcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1360, ACT 31 to enroll.

University of CincinnatiUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH
About 41,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Miami University OxfordMiami University OxfordOxford, OH
Roughly 19,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 28 to enroll.

Ball State UniversityBall State UniversityMuncie, IN
Roughly 19,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1150, ACT 26 to enroll.

Wright State UniversityWright State UniversityDayton, OH
Around 9,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1030, ACT 21 to enroll.

Northern Kentucky UniversityNorthern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY
About 15,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1130, ACT 22 to enroll.

Xavier UniversityXavier UniversityCincinnati, OH
About 6,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1180, ACT 27 to enroll.

Franklin UniversityFranklin UniversityColumbus, OH
Over 8,100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Capital UniversityCapital UniversityColumbus, OH
About 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1070, ACT 21 to enroll.

Cedarville UniversityCedarville UniversityCedarville, OH
Around 5,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C. SAT 1230, ACT 26 to enroll.

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

Kettering CollegeKettering CollegeKettering, OH
Around 900 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Dayton School of Medical MassageDayton School of Medical MassageDayton, OH
Around 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

The Modern College of DesignThe Modern College of DesignKettering, OH
About 200 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B.

Ross Medical Education Center DaytonRoss Medical Education Center DaytonDayton, OH
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Fortis College CentervilleFortis College CentervilleCenterville, OH
Over 500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

United Theological SeminaryUnited Theological SeminaryDayton, OH
Around 500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Ohio Institute of Allied HealthOhio Institute of Allied HealthHuber Heights, OH
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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

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More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology North DaytonCreative Images Institute of Cosmetology North DaytonDayton, OH
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

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

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

Antioch UniversityAntioch UniversityYellow Springs, OH
Roughly 500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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