University of Mississippi: Crime & Safety

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University of Mississippi LogoD- University of Mississippi is a public school in University, Mississippi with about 22,300 students and 12,840 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 Mississippi is a very dangerous place to study. 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.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Mississippi 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
33
2
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
1
1
0.1%

Robbery
1
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
2
1
0.1%

Burglary
9
1
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
2
1
0.1%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
58
1
0.5%

Liquor Law Violation
7
0
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Mississippi, 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 MemphisUniversity of MemphisMemphis, TN
Approximately 22,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. SAT 1040, ACT 21 to enroll.

Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State UniversityStarkville, MS
Roughly 22,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 25 to enroll.

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

Mississippi University for WomenMississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS
Over 2,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B. ACT 20 to enroll.

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

Delta State UniversityDelta State UniversityCleveland, MS
Over 2,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B-. ACT 21 to enroll.

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

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

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

Mississippi Valley State UniversityMississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MS
More than 1,900 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B. ACT 16 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Rust CollegeRust CollegeHolly Springs, MS
More than 800 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. ACT 18 to enroll.

Northwest Mississippi Community CollegeNorthwest Mississippi Community CollegeSenatobia, MS
Around 7,200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B+.

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

Fosters Cosmetology CollegeFosters Cosmetology CollegeRipley, MS
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Academy of Hair Design GrenadaAcademy of Hair Design GrenadaGrenada, MS
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Delta Technical College MississippiDelta Technical College MississippiHorn Lake, MS
About 2,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Concorde Career College SouthavenConcorde Career College SouthavenSouthaven, MS
Roughly 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Mid South Christian CollegeMid South Christian CollegeMemphis, TN
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Gould's Academy MemphisGould's Academy MemphisMemphis, TN
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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

Concorde Career College MemphisConcorde Career College MemphisMemphis, TN
Over 1,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B-.

Coahoma Community CollegeCoahoma Community CollegeClarksdale, MS
Over 1,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A-.

Empire Beauty School E MemphisEmpire Beauty School E MemphisMemphis, TN
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Northeast Mississippi Community CollegeNortheast Mississippi Community CollegeBooneville, MS
Over 3,100 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+.

Paul Mitchell the School MemphisPaul Mitchell the School MemphisMemphis, TN
Approximately 300 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B.

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