University of Florida: Crime & Safety

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University of Florida LogoD- University of Florida is a public school in Gainesville, Florida with about 55,210 students and 16,550 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 numbers, University of Florida is a very dangerous place to study. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at University of Florida 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
33
10
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
24
2
0.2%

Robbery
8
1
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
44
2
0.3%

Burglary
74
16
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
119
13
0.4%

Arson
3
1
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
15
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
56
0
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
51
2
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 Florida 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 Florida campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Florida, 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 Central FloridaUniversity of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
Over 68,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1240, ACT 27 to enroll.

Valencia CollegeValencia CollegeOrlando, FL
About 43,400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

University of North FloridaUniversity of North FloridaJacksonville, FL
More than 16,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1100, ACT 22 to enroll.

Florida State College at JacksonvilleFlorida State College at JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL
About 20,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B-.

Seminole State College of FloridaSeminole State College of FloridaSanford, FL
More than 14,400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B+.

Santa Fe CollegeSanta Fe CollegeGainesville, FL
About 12,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+.

Daytona State CollegeDaytona State CollegeDaytona Beach, FL
Around 11,600 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B+.

Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo UniversitySaint Leo, FL
Roughly 10,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 24 to enroll.

Valdosta State UniversityValdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA
Around 10,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. SAT 1020, ACT 19 to enroll.

Pasco Hernando State CollegePasco Hernando State CollegeNew Port Richey, FL
Approximately 9,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Other Nearby Colleges



Florida School of Traditional MidwiferyFlorida School of Traditional MidwiferyGainesville, FL
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. ACT 20 to enroll.

Dragon Rises College of Oriental MedicineDragon Rises College of Oriental MedicineGainesville, FL
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Summit Salon Academy GainesvilleSummit Salon Academy GainesvilleGainesville, FL
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

City College GainesvilleCity College GainesvilleGainesville, FL
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

North Florida Technical CollegeNorth Florida Technical CollegeStarke, FL
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Marion Technical College OcalaMarion Technical College OcalaOcala, FL
Over 600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

College of Central FloridaCollege of Central FloridaOcala, FL
Around 5,500 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C.

Saint Johns River State CollegeSaint Johns River State CollegePalatka, FL
Approximately 6,500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Rasmussen University FloridaRasmussen University FloridaOcala, FL
Over 8,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Florida Gateway CollegeFlorida Gateway CollegeLake City, FL
About 2,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

American Academy of CosmetologyAmerican Academy of CosmetologyOrange Park, FL
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Taylor CollegeTaylor CollegeBelleview, FL
Around 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Fortis College Orange ParkFortis College Orange ParkOrange Park, FL
Around 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Florida Career College JacksonvilleFlorida Career College JacksonvilleJacksonville, FL
About 700 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+.

Tenaj Salon InstituteTenaj Salon InstituteThe Villages, FL
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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