University of Wisconsin Milwaukee: Crime & Safety

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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee LogoD University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with about 22,680 students and 3,430 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 Wisconsin Milwaukee is a relatively dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "D" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 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
17
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
12
1
0.2%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
15
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
10
0
0.2%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
2
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
13
0
0.2%

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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, 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 MadisonUniversity of Wisconsin MadisonMadison, WI
Around 49,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1400, ACT 29 to enroll.

University of Illinois ChicagoUniversity of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL
Around 33,800 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 1190, ACT 27 to enroll.

Loyola University ChicagoLoyola University ChicagoChicago, IL
Approximately 16,900 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1240, ACT 29 to enroll.

Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern UniversityEvanston, IL
About 23,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D+. SAT 1520, ACT 34 to enroll.

DePaul UniversityDePaul UniversityChicago, IL
Around 21,000 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. ACT 27 to enroll.

Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL
About 15,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 980, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of ChicagoUniversity of ChicagoChicago, IL
Roughly 18,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

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

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

Aurora UniversityAurora UniversityAurora, IL
About 6,000 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-. SAT 1050, ACT 22 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI
Roughly 2,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 28 to enroll.

Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI
Roughly 12,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-.

The Institute of Beauty and WellnessThe Institute of Beauty and WellnessMilwaukee, WI
Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee, WI
More than 900 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A-.

Medical College of WisconsinMedical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI
Over 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A-.

Alverno CollegeAlverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI
Roughly 1,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C. SAT 920, ACT 19 to enroll.

Mount Mary UniversityMount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI
More than 1,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C-. SAT 990, ACT 20 to enroll.

Wisconsin School of Professional PsychologyWisconsin School of Professional PsychologyMilwaukee, WI
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeWisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI
More than 1,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B. ACT 25 to enroll.

Milwaukee Career CollegeMilwaukee Career CollegeMilwaukee, WI
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Paul Mitchell the School MilwaukeePaul Mitchell the School MilwaukeeWauwatosa, WI
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

VICI Beauty SchoolVICI Beauty SchoolGreenfield, WI
Roughly 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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

Herzing University BrookfieldHerzing University BrookfieldBrookfield, WI
More than 400 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Ottawa University MilwaukeeOttawa University MilwaukeeBrookfield, WI
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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