University of Wisconsin Madison: Crime & Safety

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University of Wisconsin Madison LogoD- University of Wisconsin Madison is a public school in Madison, Wisconsin with about 48,960 students and 19,580 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 information, University of Wisconsin Madison is a very dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are certain problems with forcible sex offenses, aggravated assaults, and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Wisconsin Madison 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
2
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
1
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
54
7
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
21
1
0.2%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
29
9
0.2%

Burglary
108
28
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
43
5
0.3%

Arson
5
1
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
4
1
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
39
13
0.3%

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 Wisconsin Madison 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 Madison campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Wisconsin Madison, 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

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Approximately 22,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. ACT 21 to enroll.

Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL
More than 15,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 980, ACT 22 to enroll.

Marquette UniversityMarquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI
Approximately 11,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin WhitewaterUniversity of Wisconsin WhitewaterWhitewater, WI
Approximately 11,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1010, ACT 21 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin OshkoshUniversity of Wisconsin OshkoshOshkosh, WI
About 13,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. ACT 20 to enroll.

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

University of Wisconsin ParksideUniversity of Wisconsin ParksideKenosha, WI
More than 4,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D. ACT 21 to enroll.

Concordia University WisconsinConcordia University WisconsinMequon, WI
About 5,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1010, ACT 24 to enroll.

Carroll UniversityCarroll UniversityWaukesha, WI
Over 3,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. ACT 25 to enroll.

Carthage CollegeCarthage CollegeKenosha, WI
Approximately 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 24 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



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Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Edgewood CollegeEdgewood CollegeMadison, WI
Roughly 1,900 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+. ACT 23 to enroll.

Academy of Beauty Professionals MadisonAcademy of Beauty Professionals MadisonMadison, WI
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI
More than 13,000 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security is B-.

Paul Mitchell the School MadisonPaul Mitchell the School MadisonMadison, WI
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Herzing University MadisonHerzing University MadisonMadison, WI
Around 3,500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture JanesvilleTricoci University of Beauty Culture JanesvilleJanesville, WI
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Maranatha Baptist UniversityMaranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown, WI
Over 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A. SAT 1090, ACT 23 to enroll.

Blackhawk Technical CollegeBlackhawk Technical CollegeJanesville, WI
Over 2,400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Beloit CollegeBeloit CollegeBeloit, WI
Roughly 1,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 29 to enroll.

First Class Cosmetology SchoolFirst Class Cosmetology SchoolBeloit, WI
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Nashotah HouseNashotah HouseNashotah, WI
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Advanced College of CosmetologyAdvanced College of CosmetologyWaupun, WI
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Highland Community College FreeportHighland Community College FreeportFreeport, IL
Approximately 1,200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Saint Anthony College of NursingSaint Anthony College of NursingRockford, IL
Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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