Popular Florida School One Of The Most Dangerous College Campuses
One Florida School has made the list of the most dangerous college campuses. And it’s definitely one of the most popular schools in the state too!
Heading off to college is such an exciting time in a young adults life. So much goes into making the choice on where you should spend 4 years or more, continuing your education. Of course, what you’ll study while in college is important. To those 18-22ish, social and night life are important. But, one thing that should also absolutely be considered when deciding on your college, is safety.
The folks over at Degree Choices conducted a recent study on the 27 most dangerous college campuses in the US. In order to complete this, they enlisted data from the United States Department of Education, including violent crime across 14,000 colleges.
They defined a violent crime as a crime that involves the use of force or threat of force against a person, according to the FBI. These types of crimes include rape, murder, assault and robbery.
Florida School One Of The Most Dangerous College Campuses
In their findings, one Florida school was named number 21 in the top 27 most dangerous college campuses for last year. That school is the University of Florida (#21) in Gainesville, FL, with 87 violent crimes being reported on campus between the time period considered.
When searching for schools for yourself, or your student, be sure to keep this in mind. Safety and what the schools are doing to keep students safe should be considered. (Updated 2/14/24)
List of Top 50 Party Schools in U.S.
44. College of Charleston
The Cistern at the College of Charleston
Charleston is a great town. It definitely has parts of it that feel like you’re in a small college town. But it also has parts that have the southern charm of a small town. Great food, great music, and great drinks.
40. University of Florida
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Great weather, great college town, and a historically great athletic department (although it might be down right now).
38. University of CIncinnati
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Cincinnati is a big metro area, so I knew there would be plenty of bars and restaurants. But the students at UC know how to party with the best of them.
36. University of Kansas
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This was the scene after Kansas won the basketball national championship in 2022. Any student base that can create a scene like this has to know a thing or two about partying at an elite level.
35. James Madison University
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JMU has been on the party scene for years. The campus is less than 100 miles from Washington DC, but still remote enough to have the college town feel.
24. Rutgers University- New Brunswick
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Any student section that shows up in these numbers to support a well below average athletic department knows what they’re doing. Also being in New Jersey, they need to lift their spirits somehow.
