University of Memphis: Crime & Safety

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University of Memphis LogoD+ University of Memphis is a public school in Memphis, Tennessee with about 21,920 students and 3,350 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 numbers, University of Memphis 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 autothefts, aggravated assaults, and forcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Memphis 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
4
0
0.1%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
7
0
0.2%

Robbery
4
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
14
1
0.2%

Burglary
36
3
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
61
2
0.5%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
12
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
23
0
0.3%

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 Memphis 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 Memphis campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Memphis, 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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About 22,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: D-. ACT 26 to enroll.

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Around 13,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1050, ACT 22 to enroll.

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Over 4,900 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C. ACT 24 to enroll.

Union UniversityUnion UniversityJackson, TN
About 2,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C. ACT 27 to enroll.

Rhodes CollegeRhodes CollegeMemphis, TN
About 2,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1350, ACT 30 to enroll.

Christian Brothers UniversityChristian Brothers UniversityMemphis, TN
About 2,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-. ACT 23 to enroll.

Freed Hardeman UniversityFreed Hardeman UniversityHenderson, TN
Around 2,400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A. ACT 23 to enroll.

The University of Tennessee Health Science CenterThe University of Tennessee Health Science CenterMemphis, TN
Roughly 3,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C+.

Baptist Health Sciences UniversityBaptist Health Sciences UniversityMemphis, TN
About 800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain, MS
About 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A. ACT 22 to enroll.

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More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Mid South Christian CollegeMid South Christian CollegeMemphis, TN
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Remington College MemphisRemington College MemphisMemphis, TN
Approximately 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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Roughly 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+.

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Over 6,500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A. ACT 16 to enroll.

Le Moyne Owen CollegeLe Moyne Owen CollegeMemphis, TN
Around 700 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B. ACT 16 to enroll.

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About 1,600 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B-.

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

Visible Music CollegeVisible Music CollegeMemphis, TN
Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+. SAT 840, ACT 24 to enroll.

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Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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