Multiple Carolina Colleges in Cities with the Lowest Crime Rate
Whenever you are looking at colleges to visit, one of the first things your parents will think of is your safety. For many, college is their first time being this far from their family and friends. So, your safety is one of the most important factors when deciding on a school. For both you and your parents it will make the transition to independence a lot smoother. Not only is it important that the school you choose is safe, but also the city it is located in. College Cliffs is analyzing colleges in cities with the lowest crime rate. This is probably a great list to start with when it comes to finding a pretty safe school. The rankings are based on which college city reported the least amount of violent and property crimes per 1,000 residents. Wondering which Carolina cities made this list?
Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina is one of the first Carolina colleges on the list. They have a pretty low crime rate in Clemson with a rate of 0.002 reported crimes per 1,000 students. The low crime rate on the campus of Clemson University also makes it one of the safest college campuses in the United States. The school offers amazing resources and has a strict code of conduct that everyone must adhere to.
The other Carolina college that made the list is North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. This may not be that surprising because Raleigh was named one of the safest cities in America just last year. So, the fact the college campus is located here probably adds to the fact that it’s a pretty safe school decision. The population in Raleigh is quite large causing their violent crime rate to be about 4.15 per 1,000 residents annually. The university’s police department also improves the school’s safety with several different programs they offer to students.
The Carolinas are home to some great, safe college options. But, there are also tons of other schools in different cities across the U.S. Check out the full report here and see what other colleges are in safe cities around the country.