Texas Tech Ranks Among The Top 25 Most Dangerous College Campuses

According to a study conducted by DegreeChoices.com, Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas ranks in the top 25 most dangerous college campuses. The study analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education and considered rape cases, violent crimes, robbery, and aggravated assault statistics between 2019 and 2021 to put together a ranked list of the most dangerous campuses in the United States.

So, where does Texas Tech fall on the list?

Data collected from 2019-2021 ranks Texas Tech at number 16 on the list of most dangerous campuses in the U.S. Texas State University ranked just below Texas Tech, at number 15. Texas A&M University, College Station ranked at a shocking number 9 on the list.

The most dangerous college campuses revealed in the study were the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, followed by Ohio State University and UC Berkeley.

Are you surprised?

If you'd like to see more of the findings of this study, click here for detailed information on how it was conducted, and to see where other Texas schools rank on the list.

Lubbock, Texas currently has one of the highest crime rates in the United States. Neighborhoodscout.com claims that you have a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime and a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of property crime in Lubbock.

Stay safe out there, friends. Keep scrolling for more tips on how to protect yourself while walking alone in Lubbock. The gallery below just might come in handy. Be sure to share this article with your friends and family on campus.