Division II · Peach Belt Conference
Columbus State University · Campus safety
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2.11
Violent per 1,000
students, a year
1.05
Property per 1,000
students, a year
14th
Safety percentile
among Division II schools
23
In residence halls
offences, 2022–2024
0
Residence-hall fires
2022–2024
On-campus offences, 2022–2024
| Offence | Reported, 2022–2024 | Per 1,000 / year |
|---|---|---|
| Murder / manslaughter | 1 | 0.04 |
| Sex offences (rape, fondling, incest, statutory) | 21 | 0.88 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.04 |
| Aggravated assault | 27 | 1.14 |
| Burglary | 15 | 0.63 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 9 | 0.38 |
| Arson | 1 | 0.04 |
Counts are reports to campus authorities on campus geography (campus, residence halls, adjacent public property), not convictions. Three calendar years are summed because single-year counts at one school swing. Enrollment for the rate: 7,913.
Dating and domestic violence, stalking (VAWA)
| Offence | Reported, 2022–2024 | Per 1,000 / year |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence | 2 | 0.08 |
| Dating violence | 16 | 0.67 |
| Stalking | 16 | 0.67 |
Residence halls
- Sex offences in halls19 2022–2024
- Burglaries in halls4 2022–2024
- Fires in halls0 2022–2024
Division II median: 0.77 violent and 0.59 property offences per 1,000 students a year. Reporting practice varies — a campus with strong reporting and support services can show higher counts than one where incidents go unreported.
Where it ranks
Among Division II schools; every list Columbus State University is on.
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