Valdosta State University: Crime & Safety

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Valdosta State University LogoD+ Valdosta State University is a public school in Valdosta, Georgia with about 10,210 students and 1,180 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, Valdosta State 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 and illegal drugs.

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Criminal Offenses at Valdosta State 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
5
0
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
2
0
0.1%

Robbery
2
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
5
0
0.2%

Burglary
8
0
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
4
0
0.2%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
5
0
0.2%

Drug Law Violation
51
0
0.7%

Liquor Law Violation
9
0
0.3%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Valdosta State 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

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Around 55,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1360, ACT 31 to enroll.

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityFlorida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL
Approximately 9,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. SAT 1030, ACT 21 to enroll.

Albany State UniversityAlbany State UniversityAlbany, GA
Over 6,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. ACT 17 to enroll.

Jacksonville UniversityJacksonville UniversityJacksonville, FL
Roughly 3,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. ACT 23 to enroll.

College of Coastal GeorgiaCollege of Coastal GeorgiaBrunswick, GA
Approximately 3,200 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. ACT 19 to enroll.

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Over 3,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. ACT 22 to enroll.

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