25. Milligan College — Milligan College, TN
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A
Party scene: C
Students at Milligan College report feeling safe on campus: "Almost all of campus is very well lit and the surrounding community doesn't tend to pose any type of security problems involving the campus." In addition, drugs and alcohol are prohibited on campus, according to one sophomore.
24. The Baptist College of Florida — Graceville, FL
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: N/A
Party scene: C-
The Baptist College of Florida stresses to its students that drugs or alcohol are not allowed on campus. "Students are understanding of a clean lifestyle. Students are highly active in fitness sports and just hanging out with friends without the assistance of any other influence," said a sophomore.
23. Penn State Abington — Abington, PA
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A
Party scene: C
A Penn State Abington senior recently commented that the "school is in a safe town, and being on campus is the safest place I feel right now." Students also added that there is "rarely ever any talk of drugs on campus, and if there is it's usually about Drug Safety."
22. Bethel University - Minnesota — St. Paul, MN
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: C+
Students at Bethel report that campus security is visible and actively keeps students out of harms way. And the drug scene at the evangelical Christian college is sparse. "As with every college, it's around, but it takes more effort to find it than avoid it," said one freshman.
21. Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences — Memphis, TN
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: B-
Many students report feeling safe on campus thanks to security cameras and police escorts available 24/7. "The security is very good, especially since school is not in a good part of town," said one Baptist sophomore.
20. Bellin College — Green Bay, WI
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: N/A
Party scene: B-
A sophomore at Bellin recently said they feel "very safe and comfortable on campus," while another student pointed out that post-admission, students — most of which are preparing for careers in healthcare — must pass a drug test.
19. Liberty University — Lynchburg, VA
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: D+
According to one Liberty sophomore, there were only two reported crimes on campus last year. "I've always felt safe and secure on campus and know that campus police are always visible and just a phone call away," a freshman at the Christian college commented.
18. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice — New York, NY
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A
Party scene: A-
One freshman pointed out last year that "Since John Jay is a commuter school as well as a college of criminal justice, drugs and alcohol are not a problem..." In addition, students reported feeling very secure on campus: "The fact that many of the students in the college are active police officers is a bonus, the cops are always around."
17. University of Connecticut - Avery Point — Groton, CT
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: N/A
Party scene: N/A
Students have said they feel safe on campus and that drugs are virtually nonexistent. "I have not seen or heard of any drugs in the three semesters I have been here. Policy enforcement is very clear there is a zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol," commented one UConn Avery Point student.
16. Asbury University — Wilmore, KY
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: C-
"On our campus, we have a great sense of community and safety. Security guards do the rounds and it's in a small Jesus town," reported one Asbury student. Reckless partying is not an issue either as the school employs strict policies against drugs and alcohol.
15. Biola University — La Mirada, CA
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: C
Many students at this Christian college said they've always felt safe on campus thanks to a vigilant and dedicated campus safety team. "Campus Safety works in conjunction with the nearby sheriff's department. The ban on alcohol prevents a lot of crime," said one student.
14. Penn State Lehigh Valley — Center Valley, PA
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: N/A
Party scene: B-
One student reported that because Penn State Lehigh Valley doesn't have on-campus housing, "it is hard to really know how much alcohol and drug use occurs because the only time you see most students is when they are in class."
13. Molloy College — Rockville Centre, NY
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: B
Students report being pleased with the level of security at Molloy College: "There are phones and intercoms throughout the campus that connects to public safety. And they round at night and always check empty classrooms!" said a recent alum. A freshman also reported that underage drinking is strictly managed at parties.
12. St. Joseph's College - New York — Brooklyn, NY
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: B-
Students have said they feel safe at this commuter school thanks to active campus security. "The security on campus is very alert and they are very good at helping students," reported one St. Joseph's freshman.
11. New York Institute of Technology — Old Westbury, NY
Health & safety: A
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: C
"Crime on campus is virtually non-existent. In addition to on-campus security, we are located in two different police jurisdictions, so if there ever is a problem on campus I know I can count on swift police arrival," said one NYIT alum.
10. Brigham Young University - Idaho — Rexburg, ID
Health & safety: A+
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: C
Students at BYU-Idaho rely on the school's faith-based safety protocol. "The safety measures are basically what the campus is known for, drugs and alcohol are not allowed and other safety hazards will get you kicked out of school," one sophomore wrote.
9. Menlo College — Atherton, CA
Health & safety: A+
Drug safety: N/A
Party scene: B-
Cameras and an active campus safety team keep students safe at Menlo. "There are counselors on campus that people can talk to and they are very friendly. Additionally, there are security personnel on campus 24/7 [who] always pick up their phones," said one student.
8. Wheaton College - Illinois — Wheaton, IL
Health & safety: A+
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: D+
This evangelical Protestant college keeps students safe by prohibiting drug and alcohol use on campus. "There are definitely students who drink or do drugs, but it is by no means pervasive or out of control. In the end whether or not you even have experiences with this will depend on who you are friends with or whether or not you seek it out," said one student.
7. Roberts Wesleyan College — Rochester, NY
Health & safety: A+
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: C+
Students reported feeling very safe on campus as security is available for escorts or emergencies 24/7. In addition, "Roberts policy includes no possession of alcohol or drugs, and [the] majority of the students adhere to the rules," said one student.
6. Huntington University — Huntington, IN
Health & safety: A+
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: C-
"I never once felt unsafe in this very rural campus. It has many lights and emergency contact phones," commented one Huntington University student. Last year, the Christian college improved security measures by adding electronic key cards to all buildings.
5. Whitworth University — Spokane, WA
Health & safety: A+
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: B-
"It would be naive of me to assume that nothing ever happens, but for the most part kids don't really worry about safety. In fact, students regularly leave their laptops unattended for extended periods of time and nothing ever happens," said a Whitworth student. Students also reported not feeling pressured into drugs or alcohol on the Christian campus.
4. Corban University — Salem, OR
Health & safety: A+
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: B-
Corban University reportedly keeps students safe despite its close proximity to a prison. "We have campus patrol 24/7, and if for some reason we don't feel safe walking back to our dorm, we have the security number on the back of our ID card and they will walk us back," wrote one freshman.
3. Regent University — Virginia Beach, VA
Health & safety: A+
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: C
Students at this university reported feeling extremely safe on campus. "Since Regent is a dry campus with a strong Christian ethos, there is little if [any] drug and alcohol use among the students," wrote one student.
2. Summit University — Clarks Summit, PA
Health & safety: A+
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: C
"There is always a friendly face on security walking around the campus, and the head of security takes the time to get to know each and every student personally," commented one student about Summit University, formerly known as Baptist Bible College & Seminary.
1. Brigham Young University — Provo, UT
Health & safety: A+
Drug safety: A+
Party scene: C+
Students at Mormon-based BYU hold themselves to a high standard of honesty and trust, according to one senior, creating a safe and comfortable campus. Similarly, students accept a moral code of conduct forbidding the use of drugs or alcohol. "BYU provides an extremely safe environment for people of all ages, gender, and race," said one freshman.