University of Northern Colorado: Crime & Safety

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University of Northern Colorado LogoF University of Northern Colorado is a public school in Greeley, Colorado with about 9,380 students and 1,490 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 Northern Colorado is a very dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety and ranks University of Northern Colorado #92 among the Most Dangerous colleges in the USA.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences dramatic problems with forcible sex offenses, in addition, there are certain problems with autothefts and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Northern Colorado 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
30
3
0.6%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
8
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
1
0
0.1%

Burglary
32
3
0.6%

Motor Vehicle Theft
40
0
0.6%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
2
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
34
2
0.6%

Liquor Law Violation
24
0
0.5%

* 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 Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Northern Colorado, 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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More than 39,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 29 to enroll.

Colorado State University Fort CollinsColorado State University Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO
Approximately 33,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 26 to enroll.

University of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalUniversity of Colorado Denver Anschutz MedicalDenver, CO
Over 23,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

Metropolitan State University of DenverMetropolitan State University of DenverDenver, CO
More than 17,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 20 to enroll.

University of WyomingUniversity of WyomingLaramie, WY
Over 11,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 25 to enroll.

University of DenverUniversity of DenverDenver, CO
Over 13,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1270, ACT 30 to enroll.

Regis UniversityRegis UniversityDenver, CO
More than 4,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1100, ACT 24 to enroll.

Colorado Christian UniversityColorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO
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Naropa UniversityNaropa UniversityBoulder, CO
Around 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B.

Rocky Vista UniversityRocky Vista UniversityParker, CO
More than 1,600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+.

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