University of Washington Tacoma: Crime & Safety

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University of Washington Tacoma LogoB University of Washington Tacoma is a public school in Tacoma, Washington with about 4,790 students and 680 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 information, University of Washington Tacoma is a generally safe place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "B" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences no significant crime problems.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Washington Tacoma 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
0
0
0.0%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
0
0
0.0%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
16
0
0.6%

Motor Vehicle Theft
8
0
0.4%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

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 Washington Tacoma 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 Washington Tacoma campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Washington Tacoma, 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 Washington SeattleUniversity of Washington SeattleSeattle, WA
Approximately 52,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

University of Washington BothellUniversity of Washington BothellBothell, WA
Approximately 5,800 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B. SAT 1260, ACT 26 to enroll.

Seattle UniversitySeattle UniversitySeattle, WA
Around 7,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. SAT 1240, ACT 27 to enroll.

The Evergreen State CollegeThe Evergreen State CollegeOlympia, WA
More than 2,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1080, ACT 26 to enroll.

Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA
More than 3,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is C-. SAT 1180, ACT 24 to enroll.

Pacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA
Roughly 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1270, ACT 29 to enroll.

City University of SeattleCity University of SeattleSeattle, WA
More than 2,100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Saint Martin's UniversitySaint Martin's UniversityLacey, WA
More than 1,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. SAT 1030, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of Puget SoundUniversity of Puget SoundTacoma, WA
Around 2,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 30 to enroll.

Northwest UniversityNorthwest UniversityKirkland, WA
Roughly 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B. SAT 1120, ACT 26 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Northwest College of Art & DesignNorthwest College of Art & DesignTacoma, WA
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Bates Technical CollegeBates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA
About 4,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B.

Summit Salon Academy TacomaSummit Salon Academy TacomaTacoma, WA
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

BJ's Beauty & Barber CollegeBJ's Beauty & Barber CollegeTacoma, WA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

UEI College TacomaUEI College TacomaTacoma, WA
About 600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A-.

Tacoma Community CollegeTacoma Community CollegeTacoma, WA
Approximately 5,600 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

Faith International UniversityFaith International UniversityTacoma, WA
Roughly 400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Clover Park Technical CollegeClover Park Technical CollegeLakewood, WA
More than 2,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C+.

Pierce College DistrictPierce College DistrictLakewood, WA
Approximately 8,700 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B-.

Highlights Beauty SchoolsHighlights Beauty SchoolsFederal Way, WA
Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Highline CollegeHighline CollegeDes Moines, WA
Approximately 4,700 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-.

Green River CollegeGreen River CollegeAuburn, WA
More than 6,300 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C.

Pima Medical Institute RentonPima Medical Institute RentonRenton, WA
More than 600 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

South Seattle CollegeSouth Seattle CollegeSeattle, WA
About 5,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

Renton Technical CollegeRenton Technical CollegeRenton, WA
Roughly 3,100 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-.

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