We understand that many factors are taken into consideration when you choose your college. Where is it located? Do they have my major? Can I graduate in 4 years and within my budget?
But, do you look at the campus safety records before you make your decision? StateUniversity.com released its annual list of the safest colleges and universities in the U.S. and we thought it would be important to put safety on campus on your radar.
StateUniversity.com utilized Cleary and FBI data to rank the 1,407 colleges and universities and assign safety ratings. Their ratings are based on: number of weapon occurrences, drugs, burglary, vehicle theft, arson, larceny, robbery, forcible and non-forcible rape, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, and aggravated assault.
Here are their findings. Is your current or potential college or university on this list? The full list is available online.
Top 10 Highest Safest Colleges and Universities, Four-Year or Above:
• Kent State University at Geauga (Burton, OH)
• Gordon College (Wenham, MA)
• Lake Forest Graduate School of Management (Lake Forest, IL)
• Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (Mansfield, PA)
• Kent State University at Tuscarawas (New Philadelphia, OH)
• Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (Fayette, MO)
• Ursuline College (Pepper Pike, OH)
• Brigham Young University-Idaho (Rexburg, ID)
• Massachusetts School of Law (Andover, MA)
• Regis College (Weston, MA)
> Learn more about campus safety and what it means to you as a student. Here are some articles to check out:
• Protect Yourself on Campus
• College Life / Campus Safety
• Are Urban Schools Safe?
