University of Missouri Columbia: Crime & Safety

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University of Missouri Columbia LogoF University of Missouri Columbia is a public school in Columbia, Missouri with about 31,300 students and 10,410 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 Missouri Columbia is a very dangerous place to be enrolled at. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences major problems with forcible sex offenses, additionally, there are certain problems with illegal drugs and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Missouri Columbia 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
46
17
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
27
1
0.3%

Robbery
1
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
13
2
0.2%

Burglary
6
12
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
21
4
0.2%

Arson
2
3
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
3
1
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
378
6
1.0%

Liquor Law Violation
361
33
1.0%

* 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 Missouri Columbia 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 Missouri Columbia campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Missouri Columbia, 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

Missouri University of Science and TechnologyMissouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO
Approximately 7,100 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-. SAT 1250, ACT 28 to enroll.

Columbia CollegeColumbia CollegeColumbia, MO
More than 6,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B.

Maryville University of Saint LouisMaryville University of Saint LouisSaint Louis, MO
Around 10,000 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. ACT 25 to enroll.

Lindenwood UniversityLindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO
More than 7,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1070, ACT 24 to enroll.

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

Truman State UniversityTruman State UniversityKirksville, MO
About 4,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 26 to enroll.

A T Still University of Health SciencesA T Still University of Health SciencesKirksville, MO
Around 3,800 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

Central Methodist University College of Graduate and Extended StudiesCentral Methodist University College of Graduate and Extended StudiesFayette, MO
Over 3,200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B+.

William Woods UniversityWilliam Woods UniversityFulton, MO
Roughly 1,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. SAT 970, ACT 23 to enroll.

Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and SciencesCentral Methodist University College of Liberal Arts and SciencesFayette, MO
Approximately 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B. SAT 980, ACT 21 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Stephens CollegeStephens CollegeColumbia, MO
More than 600 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. SAT 1110, ACT 22 to enroll.

Paul Mitchell the School Missouri ColumbiaPaul Mitchell the School Missouri ColumbiaColumbia, MO
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Westminster College FultonWestminster College FultonFulton, MO
Approximately 700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1000, ACT 21 to enroll.

Missouri College of Cosmetology and EstheticsMissouri College of Cosmetology and EstheticsJefferson City, MO
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Lincoln UniversityLincoln UniversityJefferson City, MO
Around 1,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+.

Central Christian College of the BibleCentral Christian College of the BibleMoberly, MO
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A. ACT 21 to enroll.

Moberly Area Community CollegeMoberly Area Community CollegeMoberly, MO
More than 5,100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

State Technical College of MissouriState Technical College of MissouriLinn, MO
Approximately 2,200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Missouri Valley CollegeMissouri Valley CollegeMarshall, MO
Over 1,600 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. SAT 980, ACT 18 to enroll.

Saline County Career CenterSaline County Career CenterMarshall, MO
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Academy of Salon ProfessionalsAcademy of Salon ProfessionalsSedalia, MO
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

State Fair Community CollegeState Fair Community CollegeSedalia, MO
Approximately 3,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C.

Pike Lincoln Technical CenterPike Lincoln Technical CenterEolia, MO
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Hannibal LaGrange UniversityHannibal LaGrange UniversityHannibal, MO
More than 500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Four Rivers Career CenterFour Rivers Career CenterWashington, MO
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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