University of Rochester: Crime & Safety

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University of Rochester LogoF University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school in Rochester, New York with about 12,200 students and 10,120 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 Rochester 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 serious problems with forcible sex offenses, additionally, there are some problems with nonforcible sex offenses and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Rochester 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
48
0
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
26
1
0.4%

Robbery
2
1
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
9
0
0.2%

Burglary
10
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
9
0
0.2%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
2
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
6
0
0.2%

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

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Rochester, 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

Cornell UniversityCornell UniversityIthaca, NY
Around 25,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 34 to enroll.

University at BuffaloUniversity at BuffaloBuffalo, NY
Approximately 32,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. ACT 29 to enroll.

Syracuse UniversitySyracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
Roughly 22,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY
Over 16,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1310, ACT 31 to enroll.

SUNY BrockportSUNY BrockportBrockport, NY
Around 6,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1110, ACT 22 to enroll.

St. John Fisher UniversitySt. John Fisher UniversityRochester, NY
About 3,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1140, ACT 26 to enroll.

State University of New York at OswegoState University of New York at OswegoOswego, NY
Over 7,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 24 to enroll.

SUNY Buffalo State UniversitySUNY Buffalo State UniversityBuffalo, NY
Around 6,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 19 to enroll.

Niagara UniversityNiagara UniversityNiagara University, NY
More than 3,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 26 to enroll.

SUNY College at GeneseoSUNY College at GeneseoGeneseo, NY
More than 4,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 28 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Monroe Community CollegeMonroe Community CollegeRochester, NY
Approximately 8,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-.

Continental School of Beauty Culture RochesterContinental School of Beauty Culture RochesterRochester, NY
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity SchoolColgate Rochester Crozer Divinity SchoolRochester, NY
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

St Bernard's School of Theology and MinistrySt Bernard's School of Theology and MinistryRochester, NY
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Shear Ego International School of Hair DesignShear Ego International School of Hair DesignRochester, NY
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical NursingIsabella Graham Hart School of Practical NursingRochester, NY
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Nazareth CollegeNazareth CollegeRochester, NY
Approximately 2,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 26 to enroll.

Empire Beauty School RochesterEmpire Beauty School RochesterRochester, NY
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Bryant & Stratton College GreeceBryant & Stratton College GreeceRochester, NY
Roughly 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Roberts Wesleyan UniversityRoberts Wesleyan UniversityRochester, NY
About 1,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1190, ACT 28 to enroll.

Northeastern SeminaryNortheastern SeminaryRochester, NY
Over 200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-.

Elim Bible Institute and CollegeElim Bible Institute and CollegeLima, NY
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Finger Lakes Community CollegeFinger Lakes Community CollegeCanandaigua, NY
Roughly 5,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-.

Genesee Community CollegeGenesee Community CollegeBatavia, NY
About 4,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-.

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