University of San Diego: Crime & Safety

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University of San Diego LogoD- University of San Diego is a private not-for-profit school in San Diego, California with about 8,820 students and 2,460 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 San Diego 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 major problems with forcible sex offenses, in addition, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at University of San Diego 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
14
1
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
7
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
6
0
0.2%

Burglary
26
0
0.5%

Motor Vehicle Theft
16
1
0.4%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
2
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
1
0
0.1%

* 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 San Diego 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 San Diego campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at University of San Diego, 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

California State University FullertonCalifornia State University FullertonFullerton, CA
More than 40,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is C-. ACT 21 to enroll.

California State University Long BeachCalifornia State University Long BeachLong Beach, CA
Over 39,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C. ACT 23 to enroll.

San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Over 37,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. ACT 26 to enroll.

University of California IrvineUniversity of California IrvineIrvine, CA
Roughly 36,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1290, ACT 30 to enroll.

University of California RiversideUniversity of California RiversideRiverside, CA
Around 26,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1170, ACT 27 to enroll.

California State Polytechnic University PomonaCalifornia State Polytechnic University PomonaPomona, CA
About 27,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. ACT 23 to enroll.

University of California San DiegoUniversity of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA
About 42,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1370, ACT 31 to enroll.

California State University San BernardinoCalifornia State University San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA
About 19,900 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C. ACT 18 to enroll.

National UniversityNational UniversitySan Diego, CA
About 18,700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

California State University Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University Dominguez HillsCarson, CA
More than 16,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. ACT 17 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Franciscan School of TheologyFranciscan School of TheologySan Diego, CA
Over 100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: F.

Pacific College of Health and SciencePacific College of Health and ScienceSan Diego, CA
Approximately 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

United States UniversityUnited States UniversitySan Diego, CA
More than 2,800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego, CA
More than 18,100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A-.

High Tech High Graduate School of EducationHigh Tech High Graduate School of EducationSan Diego, CA
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B+.

California Institute of Arts & TechnologyCalifornia Institute of Arts & TechnologySan Diego, CA
Over 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

ICOHS CollegeICOHS CollegeSan Diego, CA
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

California Western School of LawCalifornia Western School of LawSan Diego, CA
Around 700 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San DiegoThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology at San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Paul Mitchell the School San DiegoPaul Mitchell the School San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

California Miramar UniversityCalifornia Miramar UniversitySan Diego, CA
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Associated Barber College of San DiegoAssociated Barber College of San DiegoSan Diego, CA
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Thomas Jefferson School of LawThomas Jefferson School of LawSan Diego, CA
More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

San Diego City CollegeSan Diego City CollegeSan Diego, CA
Over 12,200 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-.

Newschool of Architecture and DesignNewschool of Architecture and DesignSan Diego, CA
More than 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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