HazingInfo.org announced on Thursday that its Campus Hazing Database now includes data for nearly 1,500 public and private colleges and universities across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The resource centralizes campus hazing information in one publicly accessible location for the first time.
What the College Hazing Database Includes
Users can search 1,478 institutions of higher education to view each school’s:
- Hazing policy
- History of reported incidents
- Hazing reporting form
- Prevention contact information
Each campus page also links to state hazing laws and recent news coverage related to incidents that have happened at that school. HazingInfo.org displays a green checkmark when schools provide specific information and a red X when they do not.
The resource is free to use.
HazingInfo.org Makes It Easier to Assess a College’s Hazing History and Prevention Programs
Colleges and universities vary widely in the amount and visibility of hazing information they publish, often burying details deep within institutional websites. The expanded database consolidates these sources, making it easier for students, families, and campus stakeholders to assess a campus’s hazing history and prevention efforts, according to HazingInfo.org.
The database aims to support transparency and accountability by providing consistent, comparable information across institutions. It also highlights gaps where schools do not publish required or expected details.
Nine states currently require colleges and universities to publicly report hazing incidents. HazingInfo.org’s expansion adds available data for the remaining states and territories.
A new federal law requires every U.S. higher education institution to publish a Campus Hazing Transparency Report by December 23, 2025, covering violations dating back to at least July 1, 2025. While some colleges have begun releasing reports ahead of the deadline, most have not. HazingInfo.org plans to update campus pages after the federal deadline as additional data becomes available.
Related Article: What the Stop Campus Hazing Act Means for Universities and Legal Liability
How the Data Was Compiled
HazingInfo.org used artificial intelligence tools to collect preliminary information for each institution. Trained reviewers then verified the details by hand to ensure accuracy and consistency across campus pages.
The website was founded by Jolayne Houtz and Héctor Martinez in honor of their son, Sam, who died following a fraternity hazing ritual at Washington State University in 2019. The site launched in 2023 in partnership with the University of Washington Information School, StopHazing.org, and the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development.
HazingInfo.org cautions that its database is the most comprehensive national resource currently available but does not capture all hazing incidents. Many cases are never reported, some reported cases are not investigated, and definitions of hazing vary by campus and state. The organization will continue to update entries as schools publish new reports and as laws and policies change.
The database can be found here.
