University of Massachusetts Lowell: Crime & Safety

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University of Massachusetts Lowell LogoD University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public school in Lowell, Massachusetts with about 17,150 students and 2,170 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 Lowell is a relatively dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are some problems with forcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Massachusetts Lowell 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
15
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
6
1
0.2%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
2
0
0.1%

Burglary
6
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
1
0
0.1%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
1
0
0.1%

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

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

Southern New Hampshire UniversitySouthern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
Over 164,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B. SAT 990 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA
Around 32,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 31 to enroll.

Boston UniversityBoston UniversityBoston, MA
Approximately 36,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. SAT 1400, ACT 33 to enroll.

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

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

Northeastern UniversityNortheastern UniversityBoston, MA
Over 30,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1470, ACT 34 to enroll.

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA
More than 11,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. SAT 1540, ACT 36 to enroll.

University of New HampshireUniversity of New HampshireDurham, NH
Approximately 14,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1180, ACT 29 to enroll.

University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
About 17,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1130, ACT 28 to enroll.

Boston CollegeBoston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
More than 15,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1460, ACT 34 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



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Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Greater Lowell Technical SchoolGreater Lowell Technical SchoolTyngsboro, MA
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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

Massachusetts School of LawMassachusetts School of LawAndover, MA
About 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Rivier UniversityRivier UniversityNashua, NH
Approximately 2,600 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. SAT 920, ACT 20 to enroll.

Middlesex Community CollegeMiddlesex Community CollegeBedford, MA
Roughly 7,800 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Shawsheen Valley School of Practical NursingShawsheen Valley School of Practical NursingBillerica, MA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

St Joseph School of NursingSt Joseph School of NursingNashua, NH
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Merrimack CollegeMerrimack CollegeNorth Andover, MA
Roughly 5,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F.

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of MassachusettsNew England Tractor Trailer Training School of MassachusettsNorth Andover, MA
Approximately 800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Harmony Health Care InstituteHarmony Health Care InstituteMerrimack, NH
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Thomas More College of Liberal ArtsThomas More College of Liberal ArtsMerrimack, NH
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Over 300 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B.

Nashua Community CollegeNashua Community CollegeNashua, NH
About 1,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A-.

Catherine Hinds Institute of EstheticsCatherine Hinds Institute of EstheticsWoburn, MA
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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