Choosing a Safe College + 25 Safest Campuses in America

When choosing a college, students and parents have several concerns in mind, but one of the most prominent issues is campus safety. In fact, 70% of college students' parents say safety is critical when picking a school. What's more, 9 in 10 parents are concerned about sexual assault on campus (Goodcall.com). 

The good news is that students and parents can guide their college decision-making process with safety in mind. Here are a few resources:

• The school itself—ask these 10 questions via U.S. News
• The Department of Education—uncover and compare data
• FBI Crime Report for local crime rate information

The 25 safest college campuses in America from Business Insider:

1. Brigham Young University—Provo, UT
2. Summit University—Clarks Summit, PA
3. Regent University—Virginia Beach, VA
4. Corban University—Salem, OR
5. Whitworth University—Spokane, WA
6. Huntington University—Huntington, IN
7. Roberts Wesleyan College—Rochester, NY
8. Wheaton College at Illinois—Wheaton, IL
9. Menlo College—Atherton, CA
10. Brigham Young University at Idaho—Rexburg, ID
11. New York Institute of Technology—Old Westbury, NY
12. St. Joseph's College at New York—Brooklyn, NY
13. Molloy College—Rockville Centre, NY
14. Penn State Lehigh Valley—Center Valley, PA
15. Biola University—La Mirada, CA
16. Asbury University—Wilmore, KY
17. University of Connecticut at Avery Point—Groton, CT
18. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice—New York, NY
19. Liberty University—Lynchburg, VA
20. Bellin College—Green Bay, WI
21. Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences—Memphis, TN
22. Bethel University at Minnesota—St. Paul, MN
23. Penn State Abington—Abington, PA
24. The Baptist College of Florida—Graceville, FL
25. Milligan College—Milligan College, TN

$15,000 Safe Is Smart Scholarship Sweepstakes

Our commitment to education and campus safety issues have inspired a new initiative: The $15,000 Safe Is Smart Scholarship Sweepstakes. 

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, the future leaders of our communities are facing tough decisions about enrolling in post-high school institutions. The 2017 SABRE Safe Is Smart Scholarship Sweepstakes will provide college hopefuls with the chance to win $15,000 toward University, College, or Trade School tuition or expenses.

While the scholarship will help one lucky person afford education, all students can benefit from the peace of mind that comes with industry-leading SABRE safety products. Enter at SafeIsSmart.com/Scholarship, and then visit SABRERed.com to find the personal safety product that’s right for you. 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchasing does not improve your chances of winning. The SABRE Safe Is Smart Scholarship Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., age 18 or older and currently enrolled or about to enroll in an accredited higher education college, university or trade school. Void in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, outside the U.S., and wherever else prohibited by law. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 AM ET on 07/01/17 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 09/03/17.  Click here for entry details and Official Rules. Sponsor: Security Equipment Corp, 221 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60601.

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