A school’s reputation is the #1 reason students cite as the deciding factor when choosing a school. Safety is one of the top 3 factors used by parents and students in selecting a school. 59% say that safety was a big factor in choosing to live on campus.
Safety is one of the key elements of schools with the highest satisfaction rates. The “Top 10 Safest Schools” in the country also have the highest student satisfaction ratings.
Studies have found that on-campus students have higher GPAs than there off -campus counterparts.
Students are coming to campus with more valuables than ever before. College students own an average of almost 7 gadgets each, valuing in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars. The #1 safety concern that students have is property crime.