Research Database
Higher Education Homicides
Comprehensive database tracking homicides at colleges and universities in the United States, including school type analysis and campus security factors.
280
Total Incidents
2000 - 2025
370
Lives Lost
Fatalities across all incidents
272
Injured
Non-fatal casualties
Historical Trends
Higher Education Homicides Over Time
Tracking the frequency and impact of violence at colleges and universities over time.
Incidents
Fatalities
Injured
School Types
Which Types of Schools Are Affected?
Analysis of incidents across community colleges, 4-year universities, and graduate institutions.
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University80%
2
College10%
3
Community College10%
Temporal Analysis
When Do Campus Homicides Occur?
Understanding temporal patterns helps universities allocate campus security resources effectively.
Day of Week
Weekday
Weekend
Time of Day
Situation Analysis
What Situations Lead to Campus Violence?
Analyzing the circumstances surrounding incidents reveals patterns for campus safety planning.
1
Escalation of Dispute26%
2
Domestic25%
3
Robbery12%
4
Mental Health8%
Campus Security
Security & Context Factors
Understanding security measures and context at the time of incidents.
Gun-Free Zone
85%Campus was a gun-free zone
Publicly Accessible
60%Facility was open to the public
Security Systems Present
57%Security measures were in place
Domestic-Related
23%Incident involved domestic violence
Active Shooter
7%Classified as active shooter incident
Database
Complete Data Set
280 records
| 12/13/25 | Brown University | Providence, RI | University | — | Unknown | 2 | 9 | Handgun | Killed Self | Sat | Afternoon | — | Y | Y | — |
| 11/19/25 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Socorro, NM | University | — | Accident/Negligence | 1 | 0 | Rifle | Fled, Later Arrested | Wed | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 11/13/25 | Laney College | Oakland, CA | Community College | — | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Thu | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 10/30/25 | University of Arizona | Tucson, AR | University | — | Accident/Negligence | 3 | 0 | Vehicle | Fled, Later Arrested | Thu | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 10/25/25 | Lincoln University | Oxford, PA | University | Y | Unknown | 1 | 6 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Sat | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 10/13/25 | Helm's College | Augusta, GA | College | — | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Mon | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 10/11/25 | Alcorn State University | Lorman, MS | University | Y | Unknown | 1 | 2 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Sat | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 10/4/25 | Virginia State University - Multipurpose Center | Petersburg, VA | University | Y | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Sat | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 10/4/25 | South Carolina State University | Orangeburg, SC | University | Y | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Sat | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 9/29/25 | University of Alabama Arboretum | Tuscaloosa, AL | University | — | Domestic | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Mon | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 9/10/25 | Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | University | — | Ideological | 1 | 0 | Rifle | Fled, Later Arrested | Wed | Afternoon | — | Y | — | Y |
| 7/25/25 | University of New Mexico - Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM | University | — | Drug Related | 1 | 1 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Fri | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 6/12/25 | MCC-Penn Valley Health Sciences Institute | Kansas City, MO | Community College | — | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Knife or Cutting Instrument | Fled, Later Arrested | Thu | Morning | — | — | — | — |
| 5/19/25 | University of Wisconsin–Platteville | Platteville, WI | University | — | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Killed Self | Mon | Afternoon | — | Y | — | — |
| 5/2/25 | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - Inglewood Campus | Inglewood, CA | College | — | Retaliation | 1 | 1 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Fri | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 4/29/25 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE | University | — | Accident/Negligence | 1 | 7 | Vehicle | Fled, Later Arrested | Tue | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
| 4/27/25 | Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City, NC | University | Y | Accident/Negligence | 1 | 6 | Firearm (Unknown) | Escaped | Sun | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 4/17/25 | Florida State University - Main Campus | Tallahassee, FL | University | — | Unknown | 2 | 6 | Handgun | Arrested on scene | Thu | Morning | — | — | Y | — |
| 2/6/25 | Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | University | — | Drug Related | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Thu | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 11/10/24 | Tuskegee University - Main Campus | Tuskegee, AL | University | Y | Unknown | 1 | 16 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Sun | Night | — | Y | — | — |
| 10/19/24 | Albany State University - Main Campus | Albany, GA | University | Y | Unknown | 1 | 4 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Sat | Evening | — | — | — | — |
| 10/14/24 | Santa Monica College | Santa Monica, CA | College | — | Escalation of Dispute | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Killed Self | Mon | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 9/22/24 | University of Arizona - Tuscon Campus | Tucson, AR | University | — | Escalation of Dispute | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Fled, Later Arrested | Sun | Night | — | — | — | — |
| 8/27/24 | Rice University - Jones College | Houston, TX | University | — | Domestic | 1 | 0 | Handgun | Killed Self | Tue | Unknown | Y | — | — | — |
| 5/18/24 | Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw Campus | Kennesaw, GA | University | — | Domestic | 1 | 0 | Firearm (Unknown) | Fled, Later Arrested | Sat | Afternoon | — | — | — | — |
Date12/13/25
SchoolBrown University
City, StateProvidence, RI
TypeUniversity
Date11/19/25
SchoolNew Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
City, StateSocorro, NM
TypeUniversity
Date11/13/25
SchoolLaney College
City, StateOakland, CA
TypeCommunity College
Date10/30/25
SchoolUniversity of Arizona
City, StateTucson, AR
TypeUniversity
Date10/25/25
SchoolLincoln University
City, StateOxford, PA
TypeUniversity
Date10/13/25
SchoolHelm's College
City, StateAugusta, GA
TypeCollege
Date10/11/25
SchoolAlcorn State University
City, StateLorman, MS
TypeUniversity
Date10/4/25
SchoolVirginia State University - Multipurpose Center
City, StatePetersburg, VA
TypeUniversity
Date10/4/25
SchoolSouth Carolina State University
City, StateOrangeburg, SC
TypeUniversity
Date9/29/25
SchoolUniversity of Alabama Arboretum
City, StateTuscaloosa, AL
TypeUniversity
Date9/10/25
SchoolUtah Valley University
City, StateOrem, UT
TypeUniversity
Date7/25/25
SchoolUniversity of New Mexico - Main Campus
City, StateAlbuquerque, NM
TypeUniversity
Date6/12/25
SchoolMCC-Penn Valley Health Sciences Institute
City, StateKansas City, MO
TypeCommunity College
Date5/19/25
SchoolUniversity of Wisconsin–Platteville
City, StatePlatteville, WI
TypeUniversity
Date5/2/25
SchoolSpartan College of Aeronautics and Technology - Inglewood Campus
City, StateInglewood, CA
TypeCollege
Date4/29/25
SchoolUniversity of Delaware
City, StateNewark, DE
TypeUniversity
Date4/27/25
SchoolElizabeth City State University
City, StateElizabeth City, NC
TypeUniversity
Date4/17/25
SchoolFlorida State University - Main Campus
City, StateTallahassee, FL
TypeUniversity
Date2/6/25
SchoolTemple University
City, StatePhiladelphia, PA
TypeUniversity
Date11/10/24
SchoolTuskegee University - Main Campus
City, StateTuskegee, AL
TypeUniversity
Date10/19/24
SchoolAlbany State University - Main Campus
City, StateAlbany, GA
TypeUniversity
Date10/14/24
SchoolSanta Monica College
City, StateSanta Monica, CA
TypeCollege
Date9/22/24
SchoolUniversity of Arizona - Tuscon Campus
City, StateTucson, AR
TypeUniversity
Date8/27/24
SchoolRice University - Jones College
City, StateHouston, TX
TypeUniversity
Date5/18/24
SchoolKennesaw State University - Kennesaw Campus
City, StateKennesaw, GA
TypeUniversity
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