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NKU Ranked Among the Safest College Campuses


 
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September 19, 2019— Northern Kentucky University, is ranked as one of the most secure campuses according to a national study by ASecureLife.com. 

NKU has been named on the 100 Most Secure College Campuses list that includes only public or nonprofit schools with four-year programs, student residential facilities and an average enrollment of at least 10,000 students. ASecureLife, a smart home and security company, analyzed 11 years’ worth campus crime reports obtained from the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database. 

“College is an exciting time and students shouldn’t worry about property crime or dorm break-ins while studying for classes,” said Maru Quevedo, site manager at ASecureLife.com. “Our team wanted to applaud and recognize the colleges that ranked among the top 100 most secure because they stand out and are taking actionable measures to protect students on campus.”

NKU was highlighted for having campus security practices in place, providing safety initiatives to protect students and having one of the lowest rates of both property crime and aggravated assault. 

“Providing a safe living and learning community for all students, faculty and staff is one of our biggest priorities here at NKU. We’re proactive with our approach toward building a secure campus environment,” said Dan Nadler, NKU vice president for Student Affairs. 

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In addition to the most recent ranking, NKU has been recognized as one of the Safest College Campuses in America by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018, among the Safest College Towns in America by Safewise in 2017 and one of the Safest Colleges in Kentucky by Backgroundchecks.org, in 2016.

NKU has blue light emergency phones around campus, card access to buildings, lightening and a 24-hour police escort system that is opened to anyone on campus. For a police escort, call University Police at (859) 572-5500.

About ASecureLife: ASecureLife has been researching and reviewing the security industry since 2008. We think home security should be smart, fit your unique needs, and save you time and energy. Whatever you’re securing, ASecureLife is where you can find the right solution for you and take action.

About NKU: Founded in 1968, we are a growing metropolitan university of more than 14,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names. For more information, visit nku.edu.

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