Division I · Big Ten Conference
University of Iowa · Campus safety
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3.51
Violent per 1,000
students, a year
1.02
Property per 1,000
students, a year
5th
Safety percentile
among Division I schools
59
In residence halls
offences, 2022–2024
36
Residence-hall fires
2022–2024
On-campus offences, 2022–2024
| Offence | Reported, 2022–2024 | Per 1,000 / year |
|---|---|---|
| Murder / manslaughter | 0 | 0 |
| Sex offences (rape, fondling, incest, statutory) | 185 | 2 |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.08 |
| Aggravated assault | 132 | 1.43 |
| Burglary | 41 | 0.44 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 47 | 0.51 |
| Arson | 6 | 0.06 |
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: 30,779.
Dating and domestic violence, stalking (VAWA)
| Offence | Reported, 2022–2024 | Per 1,000 / year |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence | 49 | 0.53 |
| Dating violence | 40 | 0.43 |
| Stalking | 311 | 3.37 |
Residence halls
- Sex offences in halls43 2022–2024
- Burglaries in halls16 2022–2024
- Fires in halls36 2022–2024
Division I median: 0.89 violent and 0.89 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 I schools; every list University of Iowa is on.
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