UMaine Rape Awareness Committee INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE In the United States one in three (1:3) women and one in seven (1:7) men will be sexually assaulted in her/his lifetime. Eighty percent of all rapes are believed to be acquaintance rapes. Underreporting is much more common among victims of rape than of any other crime. Acquaintance rape is particularly prevalent among college students. College and university students are more vulnerable to rape than any other group. Nationally, the majority of reported victims and offenders are of college age, with the rate of victimization high among 16 - 19 year-old females. The second-highest victimization rate is experienced by females ages 12 - 15. The majority of rapists are males ages 18 - 34. Home | Policy | Importance of Reporting - The Victim's Rights INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE | UMaine Resources Personal Security Issues | Recommended Readings