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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University of Michigan Dearborn
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Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan Dearborn

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Michigan

  • 8,035enrollment
  • $12,798net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 990-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Simpson College
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Indianola, IA

Simpson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,163enrollment
  • $23,637net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 890-1280SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

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Wilkes University
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#31 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,198enrollment
  • $28,508net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1270SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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University of Massachusetts Boston
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Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts Boston

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 15,810enrollment
  • $17,554net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1290SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Bellarmine University
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Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

  • 2,993enrollment
  • $24,432net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1243SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Lowell, MA

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 16,770enrollment
  • $17,624net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1350SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus
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Cincinnati, OH

University of Cincinnati Main Campus

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 43,338enrollment
  • $21,511net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1360SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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Nova Southeastern University
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 20,877enrollment
  • $32,756net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1310SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.99Avg GPA

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Saint Ambrose University
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Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 2,703enrollment
  • $23,578net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

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Gannon University
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Erie, PA

Gannon University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#32 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 4,548enrollment
  • $23,942net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 990-1250SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

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SUNY College at Brockport
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Brockport, NY

SUNY College at Brockport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,931enrollment
  • $15,343net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 2.79Avg GPA

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University of Arkansas
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Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 32,140enrollment
  • $17,475net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1220SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

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Lewis University
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Romeoville, IL
 

Lewis University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 6,636enrollment
  • $19,472net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 990-1220SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

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Radford University
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Radford, VA

Radford University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 7,531enrollment
  • $18,282net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 950-1170SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

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La Salle University
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Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#33 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,554enrollment
  • $20,119net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1268SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

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Dordt College
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Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,929enrollment
  • $27,925net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
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Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Indiana

  • 25,497enrollment
  • $11,592net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due May 15

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Roosevelt University
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Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 4,015enrollment
  • $21,503net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 820-1090SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

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