Winston Salem State University: Crime & Safety

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Winston Salem State University LogoF Winston Salem State University is a public school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with about 5,000 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, Winston Salem State University is a very dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus has serious problems with forcible sex offenses, also there are some problems with nonforcible sex offenses and aggravated assaults.

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Criminal Offenses at Winston Salem 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
11
1
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
13
0
0.5%

Robbery
1
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
6
1
0.3%

Burglary
42
5
0.9%

Motor Vehicle Theft
8
2
0.4%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
9
0
0.4%

Drug Law Violation
17
0
0.6%

Liquor Law Violation
3
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 Winston Salem 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 Winston Salem State University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Winston Salem 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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Over 29,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1140, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
Roughly 31,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1410, ACT 32 to enroll.

North Carolina State University at RaleighNorth Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC
More than 36,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1330, ACT 31 to enroll.

Appalachian State UniversityAppalachian State UniversityBoone, NC
More than 20,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1160, ACT 24 to enroll.

University of North Carolina at GreensboroUniversity of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC
Approximately 18,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D-. SAT 1130, ACT 25 to enroll.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA
Roughly 38,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1300, ACT 30 to enroll.

Duke UniversityDuke UniversityDurham, NC
Over 18,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D-. SAT 1520, ACT 35 to enroll.

North Carolina A & T State UniversityNorth Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC
About 13,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1000, ACT 20 to enroll.

Radford UniversityRadford UniversityRadford, VA
Over 7,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1030, ACT 21 to enroll.

Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC
About 6,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 920, ACT 17 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



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University of North Carolina School of the ArtsUniversity of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinston-Salem, NC
Approximately 1,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1180, ACT 26 to enroll.

Carolina UniversityCarolina UniversityWinston-Salem, NC
More than 900 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Winston Salem Barber SchoolWinston Salem Barber SchoolWinston-Salem, NC
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Forsyth Technical Community CollegeForsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem, NC
Around 8,300 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security: C-.

Wake Forest UniversityWake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC
About 9,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-.

Carolina Christian CollegeCarolina Christian CollegeWinston-Salem, NC
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Empire Beauty School Winston SalemEmpire Beauty School Winston SalemWinston-Salem, NC
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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About 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

High Point UniversityHigh Point UniversityHigh Point, NC
Over 6,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1160, ACT 26 to enroll.

Davidson Davie Community CollegeDavidson Davie Community CollegeThomasville, NC
About 4,000 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Empire Beauty School West GreensboroEmpire Beauty School West GreensboroGreensboro, NC
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

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More than 1,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-. SAT 1050, ACT 22 to enroll.

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More than 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+.

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