Worcester State University: Crime & Safety

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Worcester State University LogoF Worcester State University is a public school in Worcester, Massachusetts with about 5,310 students and 940 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, Worcester State University is a very dangerous place. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

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

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Criminal Offenses at Worcester 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
12
0
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
16
0
0.5%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
0
0
0.0%

Burglary
2
1
0.2%

Motor Vehicle Theft
0
0
0.0%

Arson
0
0
0.0%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

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

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If you have been discriminated or abused at Worcester 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

Southern New Hampshire UniversitySouthern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
Roughly 164,100 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B. SAT 990 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts AmherstUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstAmherst, MA
Over 32,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: D-. ACT 31 to enroll.

University of ConnecticutUniversity of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
Approximately 27,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1300, ACT 31 to enroll.

Boston UniversityBoston UniversityBoston, MA
More than 36,800 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. SAT 1400, ACT 33 to enroll.

Northeastern UniversityNortheastern UniversityBoston, MA
More than 30,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1470, ACT 34 to enroll.

Harvard UniversityHarvard UniversityCambridge, MA
About 30,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts LowellUniversity of Massachusetts LowellLowell, MA
Around 17,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. ACT 28 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts BostonUniversity of Massachusetts BostonBoston, MA
Over 15,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C+. ACT 27 to enroll.

University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
Around 17,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1130, ACT 28 to enroll.

University of New HampshireUniversity of New HampshireDurham, NH
Over 14,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1180, ACT 29 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Clark UniversityClark UniversityWorcester, MA
Around 3,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 31 to enroll.

Rob Roy Academy WorcesterRob Roy Academy WorcesterWorcester, MA
About 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MA
Around 7,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F.

Assumption UniversityAssumption UniversityWorcester, MA
Over 2,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-.

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy WorcesterToni & Guy Hairdressing Academy WorcesterWorcester, MA
Around 300 students. Generally safe campus. Our mark for campus security: B.

College of the Holy CrossCollege of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA
Around 3,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is F. ACT 30 to enroll.

Quinsigamond Community CollegeQuinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester, MA
Around 6,500 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C.

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical SchoolUniversity of Massachusetts Chan Medical SchoolWorcester, MA
More than 1,400 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D+.

Anna Maria CollegeAnna Maria CollegePaxton, MA
Around 1,500 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security: C. SAT 870, ACT 18 to enroll.

Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School DistrictSouthern Worcester County Regional Vocational School DistrictCharlton, MA
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School DistrictBlackstone Valley Vocational Regional School DistrictUpton, MA
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Nichols CollegeNichols CollegeDudley, MA
Around 1,500 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security is D. SAT 1030, ACT 20 to enroll.

Monty TechMonty TechFitchburg, MA
Over 100 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C.

Framingham State UniversityFramingham State UniversityFramingham, MA
Roughly 4,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1060, ACT 22 to enroll.

Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg State UniversityFitchburg, MA
Approximately 6,600 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D. SAT 1080, ACT 25 to enroll.

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