University of Dubuque: Crime & Safety

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University of Dubuque LogoF University of Dubuque is a private not-for-profit school in Dubuque, Iowa with about 1,780 students and 500 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 data, University of Dubuque 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 has major problems with forcible sex offenses, also there are certain problems with aggravated assaults and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Dubuque 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
0
0.6%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
3
0
0.4%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
9
0
0.7%

Burglary
22
0
1.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft
1
0
0.2%

Arson
1
0
0.2%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
2
0
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
2
0
0.3%

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

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

University of Wisconsin MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin MadisonMadison, WI
Roughly 49,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1400, ACT 29 to enroll.

University of IowaUniversity of IowaIowa City, IA
Around 30,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1200, ACT 25 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin La CrosseUniversity of Wisconsin La CrosseLa Crosse, WI
Around 10,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

University of Northern IowaUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
About 9,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1100, ACT 23 to enroll.

Upper Iowa UniversityUpper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA
More than 3,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D+. SAT 950, ACT 21 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin PlattevilleUniversity of Wisconsin PlattevillePlatteville, WI
More than 6,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

Saint Ambrose UniversitySaint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA
Approximately 2,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 24 to enroll.

Augustana CollegeAugustana CollegeRock Island, IL
Over 2,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 25 to enroll.

Viterbo UniversityViterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI
Around 2,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 25 to enroll.

Coe CollegeCoe CollegeCedar Rapids, IA
About 1,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1140, ACT 25 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Wartburg Theological SeminaryWartburg Theological SeminaryDubuque, IA
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Clarke UniversityClarke UniversityDubuque, IA
Roughly 1,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C. ACT 21 to enroll.

Loras CollegeLoras CollegeDubuque, IA
Over 1,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 24 to enroll.

Emmaus Bible CollegeEmmaus Bible CollegeDubuque, IA
More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. ACT 23 to enroll.

Capri College DubuqueCapri College DubuqueDubuque, IA
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Divine Word CollegeDivine Word CollegeEpworth, IA
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeSouthwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeFennimore, WI
About 2,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B-.

Cornell CollegeCornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA
Around 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1230, ACT 27 to enroll.

Highland Community College FreeportHighland Community College FreeportFreeport, IL
Approximately 1,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Mount Mercy UniversityMount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA
Over 1,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C. ACT 21 to enroll.

Morrison Institute of TechnologyMorrison Institute of TechnologyMorrison, IL
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Around 100 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D.

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Capri College DavenportCapri College DavenportDavenport, IA
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Kirkwood Community CollegeKirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA
About 12,500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A-.

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