Washington University in St Louis: Crime & Safety

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Washington University in St Louis LogoD Washington University in St Louis is a private not-for-profit school in Saint Louis, Missouri with about 17,010 students and 18,920 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 data, Washington University in St Louis is a relatively dangerous place. 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 Washington University in St Louis 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
22
0
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
4
0
0.1%

Robbery
3
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
11
0
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
13
0
0.2%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
7
0
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
1
0
0.1%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Washington University in St Louis, 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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Approximately 6,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1140, ACT 23 to enroll.

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About 15,200 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B-. ACT 24 to enroll.

Southern Illinois University CarbondaleSouthern Illinois University CarbondaleCarbondale, IL
Approximately 11,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. ACT 23 to enroll.

Missouri University of Science and TechnologyMissouri University of Science and TechnologyRolla, MO
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Lindenwood UniversityLindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO
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Maryville University of Saint LouisMaryville University of Saint LouisSaint Louis, MO
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McKendree UniversityMcKendree UniversityLebanon, IL
Over 2,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1030, ACT 23 to enroll.

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