College Rape Statistics

 

• One in four college women surveyed are victims of rape or attempted rape.
• The majority of reported victims and offenders are college age, with the rape victimization highest among 16-19 year olds.
• 85% of rapes on campus are acquaintance rapes.
• 90% of acquaintance rapes involve alcohol.
• 42% of college women who are raped tell no one about their assault.
• 5% of college women who are raped report the rape to the police.
• 84% of college men who committed rape said that what they did was definitely not rape.

For more information, contact:

Dean of Students - 304-876-5160 Email: dcole@shepherd.edu

Additional Resources

• SAVA
• College Rape Statistics
• What are common reactions of survivors?
• Was I raped?