University of Georgia: Crime & Safety

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University of Georgia LogoD University of Georgia is a public school in Athens, Georgia with about 40,610 students and 11,890 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 Georgia is a relatively 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 and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Georgia 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
28
1
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
18
5
0.2%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
8
0
0.1%

Burglary
46
2
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
23
3
0.2%

Arson
7
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
15
1
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
10
0
0.1%

Liquor Law Violation
148
0
0.6%

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

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

Georgia State UniversityGeorgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
Roughly 36,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D+. SAT 1110, ACT 23 to enroll.

Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA
Approximately 43,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 1100, ACT 22 to enroll.

Clemson UniversityClemson UniversityClemson, SC
More than 28,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1260, ACT 30 to enroll.

Emory UniversityEmory UniversityAtlanta, GA
More than 14,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1470, ACT 33 to enroll.

Georgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GA
More than 45,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. SAT 1450, ACT 33 to enroll.

Western Carolina UniversityWestern Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC
Around 11,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1080, ACT 23 to enroll.

University of West GeorgiaUniversity of West GeorgiaCarrollton, GA
About 11,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. SAT 1000, ACT 20 to enroll.

Mercer UniversityMercer UniversityMacon, GA
Approximately 8,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.

Georgia College & State UniversityGeorgia College & State UniversityMilledgeville, GA
Roughly 6,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1130, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of North GeorgiaUniversity of North GeorgiaDahlonega, GA
Approximately 18,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. ACT 22 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Athens Technical CollegeAthens Technical CollegeAthens, GA
Approximately 3,900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Georgia Institute of CosmetologyGeorgia Institute of CosmetologyAthens, GA
Around 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Emmanuel College Franklin SpringsEmmanuel College Franklin SpringsFranklin Springs, GA
Approximately 900 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B.

Lanier Technical CollegeLanier Technical CollegeGainesville, GA
Roughly 5,600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Brenau UniversityBrenau UniversityGainesville, GA
Approximately 2,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C. SAT 1020, ACT 20 to enroll.

Interactive College of Technology GainesvilleInteractive College of Technology GainesvilleGainesville, GA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Keune Academy by 124Keune Academy by 124Lawrenceville, GA
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Emory University Oxford CollegeEmory University Oxford CollegeOxford, GA
More than 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1460, ACT 33 to enroll.

Gwinnett Technical CollegeGwinnett Technical CollegeLawrenceville, GA
Around 8,500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B+.

Reformed UniversityReformed UniversityLawrenceville, GA
More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A-.

Atlanta Institute of Music and MediaAtlanta Institute of Music and MediaDuluth, GA
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Empire Beauty School GwinnettEmpire Beauty School GwinnettLawrenceville, GA
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Gwinnett College LilburnGwinnett College LilburnLilburn, GA
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Georgia Career InstituteGeorgia Career InstituteConyers, GA
Approximately 600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Hogan Institute of Cosmetology and EstheticsHogan Institute of Cosmetology and EstheticsLilburn, GA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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