University of Wisconsin La Crosse: Crime & Safety

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University of Wisconsin La Crosse LogoD- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public school in La Crosse, Wisconsin with about 10,270 students and 1,240 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 numbers, University of Wisconsin La Crosse is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at University of Wisconsin La Crosse 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
16
0
0.4%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
9
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
1
0
0.1%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
3
0
0.2%

Illegal Weapons Possession
2
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
1
0
0.1%

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 Wisconsin La Crosse 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 Wisconsin La Crosse campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Wisconsin La Crosse, 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 Wisconsin Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI
Roughly 10,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. ACT 24 to enroll.

Winona State UniversityWinona State UniversityWinona, MN
More than 6,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 22 to enroll.

Upper Iowa UniversityUpper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA
Around 3,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. SAT 950, ACT 21 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin PlattevilleUniversity of Wisconsin PlattevillePlatteville, WI
More than 6,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

Viterbo UniversityViterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI
More than 2,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 25 to enroll.

Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaSaint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona, MN
Over 4,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C. SAT 970, ACT 25 to enroll.

Luther CollegeLuther CollegeDecorah, IA
Approximately 1,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1190, ACT 26 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin StoutUniversity of Wisconsin StoutMenomonie, WI
About 7,300 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B-. ACT 23 to enroll.

University of DubuqueUniversity of DubuqueDubuque, IA
More than 1,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 20 to enroll.

Loras CollegeLoras CollegeDubuque, IA
About 1,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 24 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Western Technical CollegeWestern Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI
Roughly 3,900 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B-.

The Salon Professional Academy OnalaskaThe Salon Professional Academy OnalaskaOnalaska, WI
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Minnesota State College SoutheastMinnesota State College SoutheastWinona, MN
Approximately 2,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Northeast Iowa Community CollegeNortheast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar, IA
Over 4,400 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Rochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester Community and Technical CollegeRochester, MN
Roughly 4,500 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B+.

Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeSouthwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeFennimore, WI
Roughly 2,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-.

University of Minnesota RochesterUniversity of Minnesota RochesterRochester, MN
Approximately 700 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. SAT 1190, ACT 24 to enroll.

The Professional Hair Design AcademyThe Professional Hair Design AcademyEau Claire, WI
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeChippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI
More than 8,400 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B.

Nova Academy of CosmetologyNova Academy of CosmetologyRochester, MN
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Mid State Technical CollegeMid State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids, WI
About 2,800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Riverland Community CollegeRiverland Community CollegeAustin, MN
Roughly 3,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-.

Emmaus Bible CollegeEmmaus Bible CollegeDubuque, IA
Around 300 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A. ACT 23 to enroll.

Clarke UniversityClarke UniversityDubuque, IA
Over 1,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C. ACT 21 to enroll.

Capri College DubuqueCapri College DubuqueDubuque, IA
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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