Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it
A 2024 survey found that about 1 in 5 women and transgender or nonbinary undergraduates experienced sexual assault during college, but only 16% of victims reported the incident to a school resource. Many students at a large U.S. university surveyed in 2022 did not trust their university to handle sexual misconduct situations appropriately.
Sexual misconduct is a common problem on U.S. college campuses, with about 1 in 5 women and transgender or nonbinary undergraduates experiencing sexual assault during college, according to a 2024 survey of 180,323 students across 10 schools. Despite its prevalence, only 16% of victims reported the incident to a school resource. A 2022 survey of about 2,500 students at a large U.S. university found that many students lacked trust in their university's ability to handle sexual misconduct. The survey and prior interviews with 67 students, faculty, and staff revealed concerns about the university's response to various forms of harm, including racism and anti-LGBTQ+ incidents. Research shows that 50% to 90% of college students who experience sexual assault feel institutional betrayal. The study's findings highlight the need for universities to improve their handling of sexual misconduct cases.
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