University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: Crime & Safety

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth LogoD- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public school in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts with about 7,460 students and 1,250 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 Massachusetts Dartmouth is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 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
12
0
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
6
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
6
0
0.3%

Burglary
10
0
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
2
0
0.2%

Arson
3
0
0.2%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

* 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 Massachusetts Dartmouth 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 Massachusetts Dartmouth campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 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

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Around 32,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 31 to enroll.

Boston UniversityBoston UniversityBoston, MA
More than 36,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. SAT 1400, ACT 33 to enroll.

Northeastern UniversityNortheastern UniversityBoston, MA
Approximately 30,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1470, ACT 34 to enroll.

University of ConnecticutUniversity of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
Approximately 27,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1300, ACT 31 to enroll.

Harvard UniversityHarvard UniversityCambridge, MA
Approximately 30,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts LowellUniversity of Massachusetts LowellLowell, MA
About 17,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 28 to enroll.

Boston CollegeBoston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
Over 15,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1460, ACT 34 to enroll.

University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
Roughly 17,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1130, ACT 28 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts BostonUniversity of Massachusetts BostonBoston, MA
Approximately 15,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+. ACT 27 to enroll.

Suffolk UniversitySuffolk UniversityBoston, MA
Over 6,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D+. SAT 1140, ACT 27 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Rob Roy Academy New BedfordRob Roy Academy New BedfordNew Bedford, MA
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Bristol Community CollegeBristol Community CollegeFall River, MA
Approximately 5,900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Rob Roy Academy Fall RiverRob Roy Academy Fall RiverFall River, MA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Diman Regional Technical InstituteDiman Regional Technical InstituteFall River, MA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Roger Williams UniversityRoger Williams UniversityBristol, RI
Around 4,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 28 to enroll.

Salve Regina UniversitySalve Regina UniversityNewport, RI
Over 2,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1170, ACT 27 to enroll.

IYRS School of Technology & TradesIYRS School of Technology & TradesNewport, RI
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Rob Roy Academy TauntonRob Roy Academy TauntonTaunton, MA
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Massachusetts Maritime AcademyMassachusetts Maritime AcademyBuzzards Bay, MA
About 1,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. SAT 1090, ACT 24 to enroll.

Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical SchoolUpper Cape Cod Regional Technical SchoolBourne, MA
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MA
Around 9,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 22 to enroll.

College UnboundCollege UnboundProvidence, RI
Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Brown UniversityBrown UniversityProvidence, RI
Approximately 11,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

Wheaton College MassachusettsWheaton College MassachusettsNorton, MA
Around 1,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 30 to enroll.

Rhode Island School of DesignRhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RI
Approximately 2,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. SAT 1400, ACT 31 to enroll.

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