Best colleges with Criminal Justice/Safety Studies degrees

What colleges offer criminal justice/safety studies classes in 2025?

There are 700 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in criminal justice/safety studies. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in criminal justice/safety studies based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $13,247 per year. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College offers the cheapest criminal justice/safety studies degree with an average net price of $4,070 annually.

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Metropolitan State College of Denver
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Denver, CO

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 17,593enrollment
  • $13,727net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 880-1110SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.03Avg GPA

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Elizabeth City State University
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HBCU
Elizabeth City, NC

Elizabeth City State University

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 2,165enrollment
  • $7,363net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Pembroke, NC

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,630enrollment
  • $9,687net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Valdosta State University
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Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 10,151enrollment
  • $11,532net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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Missouri Baptist University
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Missouri Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 5,641enrollment
  • $26,117net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 910-1170SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Youngstown State University
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Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 11,040enrollment
  • $11,740net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 940-1210SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.51Avg GPA

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Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus
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Portales, NM

Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in New Mexico

  • 5,386enrollment
  • $6,683net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 850-1070SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

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Jackson State University
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HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 6,564enrollment
  • $19,892net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
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HBCU
Lincoln University, PA

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

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#19 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,848enrollment
  • $12,910net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 870-1050SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

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Clark Atlanta University
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HBCU
Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 4,135enrollment
  • $29,736net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 880-1120SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

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Louisiana State University Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,330enrollment
  • $8,081net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

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Keystone College
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La Plume, PA
 

Keystone College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#60 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,051enrollment
  • $21,461net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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North Carolina Central University
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HBCU
Durham, NC

North Carolina Central University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#15 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 7,965enrollment
  • $13,884net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 980-1100SAT range
  • 17-18ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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American International College
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Springfield, MA
 

American International College

Private 4 Year

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#34 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 2,142enrollment
  • $21,454net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 940-1110SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.91Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 7

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Mississippi Valley State University
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HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,196enrollment
  • $12,304net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

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Bluefield State College
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HBCU
Bluefield, WV
 

Bluefield State College

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 1,270enrollment
  • $14,500net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 870-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,894enrollment
  • $13,155net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 850-998SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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Bethel University
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McKenzie, TN
 

Bethel University

Private 4 Year

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#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

  • 2,974enrollment
  • $20,606net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 625-1100SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Colleges for earning degrees in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies can be found in the following states