Upper Iowa University: Crime & Safety

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Upper Iowa University LogoD+ Upper Iowa University is a private not-for-profit school in Fayette, Iowa with about 3,070 students and 510 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, Upper Iowa University 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 some problems with forcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at Upper Iowa University 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
4
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
0
0
0.0%

Robbery
1
0
0.2%

Aggravated Assault
3
0
0.3%

Burglary
0
0
0.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
3
1
0.3%

Liquor Law Violation
2
0
0.2%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at Upper Iowa University 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 Upper Iowa University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Upper Iowa University, 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 IowaUniversity of IowaIowa City, IA
Roughly 30,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1200, ACT 25 to enroll.

University of Northern IowaUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
Over 9,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1100, ACT 23 to enroll.

University of Wisconsin La CrosseUniversity of Wisconsin La CrosseLa Crosse, WI
Around 10,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is D-. ACT 24 to enroll.

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

Kirkwood Community CollegeKirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA
About 12,500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A-.

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

Viterbo UniversityViterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI
About 2,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: 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 rating for campus security is C. SAT 970, ACT 25 to enroll.

Mount Mercy UniversityMount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA
Approximately 1,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C. ACT 21 to enroll.

North Iowa Area Community CollegeNorth Iowa Area Community CollegeMason City, IA
Roughly 2,500 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+.

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Allen CollegeAllen CollegeWaterloo, IA
Roughly 500 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C.

Wartburg CollegeWartburg CollegeWaverly, IA
Around 1,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1040, ACT 22 to enroll.

Hawkeye Community CollegeHawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo, IA
About 4,800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

La James International College Cedar FallsLa James International College Cedar FallsCedar Falls, IA
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

The Salon Professional Academy Cedar FallsThe Salon Professional Academy Cedar FallsCedar Falls, IA
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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Over 1,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1140, ACT 25 to enroll.

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Approximately 100 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D.

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Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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Approximately 300 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A. ACT 23 to enroll.

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More than 1,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 20 to enroll.

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