Villanova University: Crime & Safety

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Villanova University LogoF Villanova University is a private not-for-profit school in Villanova, Pennsylvania with about 10,380 students and 3,060 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, Villanova University is a very dangerous place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Villanova 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
26
0
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
11
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
1
0
0.1%

Burglary
11
0
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
11
0
0.3%

Arson
1
0
0.1%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
7
0
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
11
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 Villanova 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 Villanova University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Villanova 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

New York UniversityNew York UniversityNew York City, NY
Over 59,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B-. SAT 1490, ACT 34 to enroll.

Rutgers University New BrunswickRutgers University New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ
Approximately 50,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1340, ACT 31 to enroll.

Columbia University in the City of New YorkColumbia University in the City of New YorkNew York City, NY
Around 34,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D+. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
Around 28,300 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeCUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York City, NY
Approximately 19,900 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. ACT 28 to enroll.

Temple UniversityTemple UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
More than 33,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+. SAT 1110, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of DelawareUniversity of DelawareNewark, DE
Around 24,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1250, ACT 29 to enroll.

Drexel UniversityDrexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
Roughly 22,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

Fordham UniversityFordham UniversityBronx, NY
Approximately 16,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1370, ACT 32 to enroll.

Towson UniversityTowson UniversityTowson, MD
Around 19,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1100, ACT 22 to enroll.

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About 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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Around 8,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

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