Safety Score
3.42 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Worcester, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Assumption University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,046-student campus.
- 3.42
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,355
- Rank of 3,050
- #61
- MA rank
- 2,046
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Assumption University reports 3.42 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,355 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 78% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.42
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,355
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 78%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 7
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Assumption University decreased from 12 to 7 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesAssumption University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Worcester, MA, enrolling approximately 2,046 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 23 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #61 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,046 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Assumption University is "Burglary" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 4.20 incidents per 1,000 students, Assumption University reports 19% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2355
See peer comparison
State Rank (MA)
#61
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
7
across 11 crime categories
Where Assumption University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 22% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Assumption University percentile rank 22.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2355 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Assumption University reports 19% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $51,356
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $51,356
- Avg Net Price
- $29,498
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 22%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 83%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 75%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $46,029
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $74,895
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 87%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyAssumption University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 75% (4 → 7 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 67 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 134 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 37 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Assumption University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MA
Assumption University
3.42 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
California Institute of Integral Studies
0.49 incidents / 1,000 students
NM
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
1.96 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA · 2,047 enrolled
Safety Score 0.49
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM · 2,044 enrolled
Safety Score 1.96
Kansas City University
Kansas City, MO · 2,048 enrolled
Safety Score 0.98
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY · 2,048 enrolled
Safety Score 14.16
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN · 2,043 enrolled
Safety Score 3.43
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Assumption University nationally (rank #2355), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Assumption University safe?
Assumption University has a safety score of 3.42 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,355 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Assumption University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Assumption University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Assumption University have fire safety data?
Yes. Assumption University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Assumption University's Safety Profile
Assumption University in Worcester, MA enrolls 2,046 students and has a safety score of 3.42 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2355 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Assumption University's 3.42 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Assumption University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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