Washburn University: Crime & Safety

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Washburn University LogoC- Washburn University is a public school in Topeka, Kansas with about 5,460 students and 920 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 numbers, Washburn University is a relatively unsafe place to be in. American School Search gives this school grade "C-" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Washburn 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
2
0
0.2%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
1
0
0.1%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
1
0
0.1%

Burglary
3
1
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
5
0
0.3%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
51
0
0.9%

Liquor Law Violation
6
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 Washburn 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 Washburn University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Washburn 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 KansasUniversity of KansasLawrence, KS
Roughly 26,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 25 to enroll.

University of Missouri Kansas CityUniversity of Missouri Kansas CityKansas City, MO
Approximately 15,800 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. ACT 26 to enroll.

Kansas State UniversityKansas State UniversityManhattan, KS
More than 19,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F.

Park UniversityPark UniversityParkville, MO
Approximately 7,700 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. ACT 20 to enroll.

Metropolitan Community College Kansas CityMetropolitan Community College Kansas CityKansas City, MO
About 12,900 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A-.

Emporia State UniversityEmporia State UniversityEmporia, KS
More than 5,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-. ACT 20 to enroll.

Johnson County Community CollegeJohnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS
About 16,500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+.

Rockhurst UniversityRockhurst UniversityKansas City, MO
More than 3,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. ACT 26 to enroll.

Missouri Western State UniversityMissouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph, MO
About 4,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F.

Baker UniversityBaker UniversityBaldwin City, KS
Approximately 2,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+. ACT 20 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Midwest Barber CollegeMidwest Barber CollegeTopeka, KS
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Washburn Institute of TechnologyWashburn Institute of TechnologyTopeka, KS
More than 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B+.

Rasmussen University KansasRasmussen University KansasTopeka, KS
Around 600 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

WellSpring School of Allied Health LawrenceWellSpring School of Allied Health LawrenceLawrence, KS
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Haskell Indian Nations UniversityHaskell Indian Nations UniversityLawrence, KS
Roughly 800 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. ACT 18 to enroll.

Ottawa University OttawaOttawa University OttawaOttawa, KS
Approximately 1,000 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C+. ACT 21 to enroll.

University of Saint MaryUniversity of Saint MaryLeavenworth, KS
Roughly 1,300 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D. ACT 20 to enroll.

Manhattan Christian CollegeManhattan Christian CollegeManhattan, KS
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A. SAT 930, ACT 19 to enroll.

Benedictine CollegeBenedictine CollegeAtchison, KS
More than 2,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-. ACT 25 to enroll.

Bellus AcademyBellus AcademyManhattan, KS
About 300 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security: B.

Manhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan Area Technical CollegeManhattan, KS
Over 1,000 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityMidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe, KS
About 1,600 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is B+. ACT 21 to enroll.

Flint Hills Technical CollegeFlint Hills Technical CollegeEmporia, KS
Approximately 1,700 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City, KS
Approximately 4,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D.

Paul Mitchell the School Overland ParkPaul Mitchell the School Overland ParkOverland Park, KS
Over 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

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