Everyone is entitled to a safe and respectful environment. Campus safety issues are in the news frequently.
There is an annual safety report required by the law that each American university must report and post online. Check it out. You will get glimpses of the campus culture. But be aware that the numbers may not tell the whole story. Are the numbers underreported?
The true measure of safety is what really happens when someone reports bullying, harassment or an assault. Is the report recorded, deflected, downgraded, or ignored by the university? The polished and upbeat school website won’t go beyond their school policies, but you will gain more insights from the voices of the people who have been in the environment. Beyond comments on social media sites, you will find several online petitions demanding changes from some universities.
This link pertains to USC and a case recently endorsed by the national American Association of University Women because of the organization focus on women in STEM as well as compliance with civil rights laws.The petition asks the President of USC to do what is right and handle the case with integrity. https://www.change.org/p/usc-president-c-l-nikias-women-in-engineering-matter. Check it out.