University of Southern California: Crime & Safety

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - OustandingQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

University of Southern California LogoF University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school in Los Angeles, California with about 48,950 students and 16,920 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.
As of May 1, 2014, University of Southern California is under investigation for alleged violations of federal laws over the handling of sexual violence and sexual harassment complaints.

Safety Evaluation

Based on our analysis of the government numbers, University of Southern California is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has dramatic problems with forcible sex offenses, additionally, there are certain problems with autothefts, nonforcible sex offenses, and aggravated assaults.

If you are an official at University of Southern California and you would like to provide additional details or express a different perspective on your college safety, please Contact Us and we will publish your point of view (up to 1,000 characters) on this page.

Get more details and analysis about this college from University of Southern California Review. In addition, you might want to check our ratings for the 100 Safest and for the 100 Most Dangerous colleges in the US or learn about American School Search Safety Reports.

Criminal Offenses at University of Southern California 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
64
21
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
31
15
0.2%

Robbery
23
2
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
21
26
0.2%

Burglary
51
59
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
350
51
0.8%

Arson
4
2
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
7
1
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
4
6
0.1%

Liquor Law Violation
0
5
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 Southern California 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 Southern California campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Southern California, 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 California Los AngelesUniversity of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Roughly 46,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1330, ACT 31 to enroll.

University of California San DiegoUniversity of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA
Approximately 42,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1370, ACT 31 to enroll.

University of California IrvineUniversity of California IrvineIrvine, CA
Around 36,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1290, ACT 30 to enroll.

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

California State University FullertonCalifornia State University FullertonFullerton, CA
Over 40,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 21 to enroll.

California State University NorthridgeCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
About 37,600 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. ACT 19 to enroll.

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

University of California Santa BarbaraUniversity of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA
Roughly 26,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1300, ACT 31 to enroll.

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

California State University Los AngelesCalifornia State University Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Roughly 26,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 18 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Roughly 10,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B.

Universal Healthcare Careers CollegeUniversal Healthcare Careers CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Around 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

FIDM Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingFIDM Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingLos Angeles, CA
Over 1,900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Los Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles College of AestheticsLos Angeles, CA
Around 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A-.

Associated Technical College Los AngelesAssociated Technical College Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
About 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Southwestern Law SchoolSouthwestern Law SchoolLos Angeles, CA
More than 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+.

Universal College of Beauty Los Angeles 2Universal College of Beauty Los Angeles 2Los Angeles, CA
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Pacific States UniversityPacific States UniversityLos Angeles, CA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Angeles CollegeAngeles CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Around 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Marian Health Careers Center Los AngelesMarian Health Careers Center Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
About 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Hollywood Cultural CollegeHollywood Cultural CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Smith Chason CollegeSmith Chason CollegeLos Angeles, CA
More than 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

World Mission UniversityWorld Mission UniversityLos Angeles, CA
About 500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

CBD CollegeCBD CollegeLos Angeles, CA
Approximately 1,300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Dongguk University Los AngelesDongguk University Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in California

Accounting and Finance
We reviewed 175 accounting and finance schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, Claremont, Oakland, and 113 other cities. About 6,900 accounting and finance diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in CA is about $26,800.

Aerospace and Aeronautical
We list 20 aerospace and aeronautical schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Monterey, Santa Clara, La Jolla, San Diego, Bakersfield, Pomona, and 15 other cities. Around 1,500 aerospace and aeronautical diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for aerospace and aeronautical programs in CA: $34,400.

Architecture
We list 69 architecture schools and colleges in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Pasadena, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, and 52 more cities. Approximately 2,200 architecture diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for architecture programs in CA - $32,300.

Art
Read about 192 art schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Claremont, Fresno, Riverside, Sacramento, and 130 more cities. Approximately 7,300 art diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for art programs in CA is approximately $22,400.

Astronomy
Read about 24 astronomy schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, Fullerton, Orange, Torrance, Berkeley, and 19 other cities. Around 300 astronomy degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for astronomy programs in CA - $40,500.

Biology
Our directory contains 200 biology schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, Fresno, and 133 other cities. Around 45,100 biology diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for biology programs in CA is about $22,400.

Broadcasting
Learn about 113 broadcasting schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Hayward, Riverside, Oakland, and 83 more cities. Around 3,300 broadcasting diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for broadcasting programs in CA is around $16,900.

Business
Read about 241 business schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine, Sacramento, Riverside, Fresno, and 143 other cities. About 64,000 business diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for business programs in CA is about $20,500.

Chemistry
Read about 142 chemistry schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Riverside, Irvine, San Jose, and 93 more cities. Around 6,400 chemistry diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for chemistry programs in CA: $33,900.

Communication and Journalism
We list 193 communication and journalism schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, Irvine, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, and 127 more cities. Around 16,600 communication and journalism diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in CA - $23,500.

Computer Science
Our listing contains 238 computer science schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Claremont, Irvine, Sacramento, Riverside, and 138 more cities. Approximately 27,100 computer science diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for computer science programs in CA is about $31,200.

Construction
Our listing contains 80 construction schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Pasadena, Long Beach, San Jose, and 58 other cities. Approximately 2,600 construction diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for construction programs in CA: $29,000.

Criminal Justice
Our directory contains 168 criminal justice schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Fresno, Riverside, Sacramento, San Jose, Irvine, and 117 more cities. About 15,600 criminal justice diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for criminal justice programs in CA is about $15,100.

Culinary
Our listing contains 52 culinary schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Clovis, La Puente, Monterey, Quincy, San Luis Obispo, and 46 more cities. Around 1,100 culinary diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for culinary programs in CA is about $12,800.

Dance and Ballet
Get the details about 125 dance and ballet schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, El Cajon, Fresno, and 96 more cities. About 1,500 dance and ballet degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for dance and ballet programs in CA - $22,500.

Dental
We reviewed 75 dental schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Riverside, Pomona, San Francisco, San Mateo, Anaheim, and 55 other cities. Around 4,000 dental degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for dental programs in CA is roughly $26,200.

Economics
We reviewed 150 economics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, San Francisco, Fullerton, Riverside, and 97 more cities. About 11,800 economics degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for economics programs in CA is roughly $31,900.

Education
Get the details about 168 education schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Fresno, Irvine, San Francisco, Riverside, and 107 other cities. About 25,400 education degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for education programs in CA is approximately $26,000.

Electrical and Electronics
Read about 77 electrical and electronics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Pasadena, Lancaster, San Diego, Bakersfield, Orange, and 59 more cities. Around 2,700 electrical and electronics diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for electrical and electronics programs in CA: $12,300.

Engineering
Our listing contains 159 engineering schools and colleges in San Diego, Claremont, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and 108 other cities. About 25,300 engineering degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for engineering programs in CA: $33,600.

English and Literature
We reviewed 200 English and literature schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, and 129 more cities. Around 9,100 English and literature diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in CA: $27,000.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
Read about 143 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, Riverside, Fresno, and 99 other cities. Around 3,500 ethnic and cultural studies degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for ethnic and cultural studies programs in CA - $30,200.

Film and Acting
Learn about 79 film and acting schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Irvine, and 49 other cities. Approximately 4,700 film and acting diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for film and acting programs in CA: $38,600.

Flight and Aviation
We reviewed 30 flight and aviation schools and colleges in Riverside, Fremont, Reedley, San Marcos, Culver City, Long Beach, San Diego, and 26 other cities. About 1,400 flight and aviation diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for flight and aviation programs in CA is approximately $10,800.

Foreign Languages
Our directory contains 164 foreign languages schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, Riverside, Fresno, Oakland, and 110 other cities. Around 4,200 foreign languages degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in CA is roughly $22,200.

General Studies
Our directory contains 215 general studies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Irvine, and 136 more cities. Approximately 141,500 general studies diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for general studies programs in CA is around $10,300.

Geography
We reviewed 104 geography schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Fresno, Hayward, Santa Barbara, Long Beach, and 81 other cities. Around 1,100 geography diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for geography programs in CA is roughly $25,900.

Geology
Read about 107 geology schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Claremont, Fullerton, Pasadena, San Luis Obispo, and 77 other cities. Around 900 geology degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for geology programs in CA - $33,200.

Gerontology
Learn about 12 gerontology schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Loma Linda, La Verne, Sacramento, Long Beach, Fullerton, San Francisco, and Northridge. About 300 gerontology diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for gerontology programs in CA is about $46,700.

Graphic Design and Animation
Our listing contains 138 graphic design and animation schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Irvine, Riverside, and 97 more cities. About 3,700 graphic design and animation diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for graphic design and animation programs in CA is roughly $26,500.

History
We reviewed 182 history schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, and 122 more cities. About 5,400 history diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for history programs in CA is around $23,100.

Industrial Technologies
Get the details about 128 industrial technologies schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Long Beach, Fresno, Sacramento, Fullerton, and 99 more cities. Approximately 3,500 industrial technologies diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for industrial technologies programs in CA is about $12,600.

Law
We list 69 law schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Irvine, San Francisco, Stockton, Fresno, Santa Ana, and 43 other cities. Around 7,800 law degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for law programs in CA is approximately $49,900.

Library and Museum
Learn about 23 library and museum schools and colleges in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Sacramento, Pleasant Hill, Santa Ana, San Jose, and 14 more cities. About 1,100 library and museum diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for library and museum programs in CA is around $21,100.

Management
We list 261 management schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Irvine, San Francisco, Sacramento, Claremont, and 148 other cities. Approximately 73,100 management degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for management programs in CA is about $22,600.

Marketing and Advertising
We list 116 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Irvine, Riverside, Pasadena, and 80 more cities. About 2,700 marketing and advertising diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in CA is about $32,100.

Mathematics
Our listing contains 183 mathematics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Sacramento, Fresno, Riverside, San Francisco, and 123 other cities. Around 11,600 mathematics degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in CA: $30,100.

Medical
We list 283 medical schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, Claremont, Sacramento, Irvine, Anaheim, and 141 other cities. About 34,300 medical degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for medical programs in CA: $25,000.

Medical Assistant
Get the details about 232 medical assistant schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Riverside, Fresno, San Francisco, Anaheim, and 134 more cities. Around 21,200 medical assistant diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for medical assistant programs in CA - $13,600.

Music
Read about 167 music schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, Fresno, and 112 more cities. Approximately 3,900 music diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for music programs in CA is about $31,500.

Natural Resources and Environment
We reviewed 132 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Monterey, and 88 more cities. Approximately 5,800 natural resources and environment diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in CA: $33,700.

Nursing
Learn about 225 nursing schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Irvine, Riverside, Lancaster, Anaheim, and 137 more cities. Around 33,000 nursing degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for nursing programs in CA is roughly $20,400.

Occupational Therapy
We reviewed 184 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Marcos, Fresno, Irvine, San Francisco, and 124 other cities. About 12,500 occupational therapy diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in CA is about $19,400.

Paralegal
Our listing contains 84 paralegal schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Irvine, Glendale, Santa Ana, Stockton, and 59 more cities. Approximately 2,500 paralegal diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for paralegal programs in CA: $27,000.

Pharmacy
Get the details about 65 pharmacy schools and colleges in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, San Diego, Anaheim, Clovis, and 48 other cities. About 2,900 pharmacy degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for pharmacy programs in CA is around $44,500.

Philosophy
We list 146 philosophy schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Claremont, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 98 more cities. About 2,100 philosophy diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for philosophy programs in CA is around $33,800.

Physical Therapy
Our listing contains 42 physical therapy schools and colleges in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, North Hollywood, Sacramento, Irvine, and 28 other cities. Approximately 1,600 physical therapy degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for physical therapy programs in CA is approximately $35,500.

Physics
We reviewed 154 physics schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Irvine, and 106 more cities. Approximately 4,100 physics diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for physics programs in CA: $28,500.

Political Science
Our listing contains 186 political science schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 122 other cities. About 10,900 political science diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for political science programs in CA is about $33,200.

Psychology
Our directory contains 225 psychology schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Francisco, Fresno, and 144 other cities. About 49,100 psychology degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for psychology programs in CA is about $23,400.

Resort and Hospitality
We list 48 resort and hospitality schools and colleges in San Diego, San Francisco, Long Beach, Irvine, Napa, Pittsburg, San Luis Obispo, and 40 more cities. Around 1,000 resort and hospitality diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for resort and hospitality programs in CA - $17,100.

Retailing and Wholesaling
Read about 91 retailing and wholesaling schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Pasadena, Fresno, Riverside, and 74 other cities. Approximately 1,000 retailing and wholesaling diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for retailing and wholesaling programs in CA is roughly $22,200.

Social Work
Our listing contains 166 social work schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Claremont, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 109 other cities. Approximately 17,200 social work degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for social work programs in CA is around $18,700.

Sociology and Anthropology
We reviewed 185 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in San Diego, Los Angeles, Claremont, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, and 124 more cities. Around 19,100 sociology and anthropology diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in CA is around $23,500.

Theater and Drama
We list 179 theater and drama schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Diego, Claremont, Fresno, Sacramento, Riverside, San Francisco, and 122 other cities. Around 4,100 theater and drama diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for theater and drama programs in CA is roughly $28,300.

Theology and Religion
Learn about 91 theology and religion schools and colleges in Berkeley, Claremont, Los Angeles, San Diego, Fullerton, San Francisco, Riverside, and 54 more cities. Around 2,300 theology and religion degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for theology and religion programs in CA - $27,800.

Urban Development
Learn about 24 urban development schools and colleges in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Long Beach, San Luis Obispo, Irvine, Chico, and 15 other cities. Approximately 1,100 urban development diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for urban development programs in CA is approximately $40,500.