Is Columbia safe for international students? Universities & crime data 2026
3 universities in Columbia, the US fall inside our official data coverage. Below: each university's weekly-computed safety score and the official crime statistics available for its area (point-level records within 3 km where published, otherwise area-level official counts). Tap through for full trends and FAQs.
Area-statistics rankings
| University | Score | Grade | Records (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Community College | 64 | B | – |
| University of Missouri, Columbia | 41 | C | – |
| University of South Carolina | 21 | D | – |
This city is covered by area-level official statistics only (administrative-area rates; the crimes column shows '–').