University of Iowa: Crime & Safety

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University of Iowa LogoF University of Iowa is a public school in Iowa City, Iowa with about 30,020 students and 11,100 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 information, University of Iowa is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety and ranks University of Iowa #36 among the Most Dangerous colleges in the USA.

From our perception of the data, this campus has dramatic 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 Iowa 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
92
20
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
66
8
0.4%

Robbery
8
1
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
122
5
0.6%

Burglary
45
11
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
32
8
0.3%

Arson
3
1
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
3
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
19
11
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
11
1
0.2%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Iowa, 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 Northern IowaUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
Over 9,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1100, ACT 23 to enroll.

Western Illinois UniversityWestern Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL
Around 7,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 21 to enroll.

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

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

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

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

Grinnell CollegeGrinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA
Roughly 1,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. ACT 33 to enroll.

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

Wartburg CollegeWartburg CollegeWaverly, IA
Approximately 1,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

Coe CollegeCoe CollegeCedar Rapids, IA
More than 1,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1140, ACT 25 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



PCI Academy Iowa CityPCI Academy Iowa CityIowa City, IA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Kirkwood Community CollegeKirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA
Approximately 12,500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A-.

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

Capri College Cedar RapidsCapri College Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Mercy St Luke's School of Radiologic TechnologyMercy St Luke's School of Radiologic TechnologyCedar Rapids, IA
Approximately 100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D.

American Hair AcademyAmerican Hair AcademyMount Pleasant, IA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Maharishi International UniversityMaharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA
Around 2,700 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C+.

La James International College DavenportLa James International College DavenportDavenport, IA
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Palmer College of ChiropracticPalmer College of ChiropracticDavenport, IA
Over 2,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B+.

Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictEastern Iowa Community College DistrictDavenport, IA
Approximately 7,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Trinity College of Nursing & Health SciencesTrinity College of Nursing & Health SciencesRock Island, IL
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Ross College DavenportRoss College DavenportDavenport, IA
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Capri College DavenportCapri College DavenportDavenport, IA
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Orion Technical CollegeOrion Technical CollegeDavenport, IA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Black Hawk CollegeBlack Hawk CollegeMoline, IL
Around 3,800 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-.

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