Judson College, a private Christian college for women in Marion, has one of the safest campuses in the United States.
Using data from the Office of Postsecondary Education and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, College Factual ranked Judson as the third safest college in America. These findings, which were based on crime reports on campus, in the surrounding town or city, as well as in the surrounding region, are reported in USA Today’s “10 of the Safest College Campuses in the U.S.”
Only college in Southeast
Judson was the only college in the Southeast to make the article’s top 10 list.
Katie Cooper, a Judson senior from Loxley, said the sense of security on campus “helps make learning more achievable” for her. “I’m not worried about someone physically harming me here,” she said.
Judson freshman Katie Owens, from Hanceville, added, “I definitely feel that our security staff goes out of their way to make sure we’re safe. Feeling safe at Judson has definitely helped me adjust to college life more quickly.”
Susan Jones, vice president and dean of students, believes Judson’s close-knit community atmosphere helps contribute to the college’s outstanding safety record.
“I think it makes our students watch out for each other in a way that other college students don’t,” she said. “I also think it’s why our staff members go the extra mile to help students feel safe.”
Judson President David E. Potts also noted the outstanding support of the Marion community in keeping students safe.
‘Deeply grateful’
“We are deeply grateful for the support we receive from our neighbors in Perry County as we seek to maintain a safe educational environment at Judson College. Of particular note is the fine work of our local law enforcement agencies and personnel, who are extraordinarily willing to help guarantee the safety of our students, faculty and staff.” (Judson)
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