University of Kansas: Crime & Safety

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University of Kansas LogoF University of Kansas is a public school in Lawrence, Kansas with about 26,710 students and 9,220 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 Kansas is a very dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at University of Kansas 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
51
11
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
23
3
0.3%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
11
3
0.2%

Burglary
25
15
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
36
4
0.3%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
46
1
0.4%

Liquor Law Violation
52
0
0.4%

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

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

Kansas State UniversityKansas State UniversityManhattan, KS
More than 19,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F.

University of Missouri Kansas CityUniversity of Missouri Kansas CityKansas City, MO
More than 15,800 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. ACT 26 to enroll.

Park UniversityPark UniversityParkville, MO
More than 7,700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A. ACT 20 to enroll.

Emporia State UniversityEmporia State UniversityEmporia, KS
Around 5,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. ACT 20 to enroll.

Northwest Missouri State UniversityNorthwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO
Around 8,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. ACT 21 to enroll.

University of Central MissouriUniversity of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO
About 11,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. ACT 21 to enroll.

Washburn UniversityWashburn UniversityTopeka, KS
About 5,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 22 to enroll.

Rockhurst UniversityRockhurst UniversityKansas City, MO
Over 3,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 26 to enroll.

Baker UniversityBaker UniversityBaldwin City, KS
Over 2,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D+. ACT 20 to enroll.

Missouri Western State UniversityMissouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph, MO
More than 4,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F.

Other Nearby Colleges



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

Haskell Indian Nations UniversityHaskell Indian Nations UniversityLawrence, KS
Over 800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 18 to enroll.

Midwest Barber CollegeMidwest Barber CollegeTopeka, KS
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Ottawa University OttawaOttawa University OttawaOttawa, KS
Roughly 1,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C+. ACT 21 to enroll.

MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityMidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe, KS
Approximately 1,600 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Washburn Institute of TechnologyWashburn Institute of TechnologyTopeka, KS
More than 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+.

Rasmussen University KansasRasmussen University KansasTopeka, KS
About 600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Johnson County Community CollegeJohnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS
Over 16,500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B+.

University of Saint MaryUniversity of Saint MaryLeavenworth, KS
About 1,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. ACT 20 to enroll.

Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City, KS
Around 4,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D.

Paul Mitchell the School Overland ParkPaul Mitchell the School Overland ParkOverland Park, KS
About 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Cleveland University Kansas CityCleveland University Kansas CityOverland Park, KS
About 700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A-. ACT 19 to enroll.

Mitsu Sato Hair AcademyMitsu Sato Hair AcademyOverland Park, KS
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Ottawa University Kansas CityOttawa University Kansas CityOverland Park, KS
Roughly 500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Saint Paul School of TheologySaint Paul School of TheologyLeawood, KS
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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