SD
Augustana University
8.79 incidents / 1,000 students
Sioux Falls, SD · Clery Act 2024 · Private Nonprofit
Augustana University
Across 2022–2024, Augustana University reported 22 incidents in the Clery Criminal Offenses section, and the yearly count rose over that span (largest filed category: Motor Vehicle Theft). Nearby same-state same-level comparison: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
- 8.79
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,889
- Rank of 2,072
- #17
- SD rank
- 2,390
- Enrolled students
8.79 reported score-category incidents per 1,000 students
Augustana University reports 8.79 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 192% above McKendree University. Similar-enrollment scored peers: McKendree University (1.25/1k); Richland Community College (0.00/1k); Denison University (11.28/1k); Richmond Community College (0.00/1k); Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (2.50/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (0.78/1k); University of Sioux Falls (0.69/1k); Black Hills State University (0.90/1k); Mount Marty University (4.67/1k); Kairos University (0.00/1k); Oglala Lakota College (0.00/1k); Northern State University (1.62/1k); Dakota State University (0.79/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Motor Vehicle Theft.
Data source U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
- incidents / 1,000 students
- 8.79
- of 2,072 ranked nationally
- #1,889
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 91%
- Criminal Offenses, 2024
- 12
Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey
Data updated August 2026
Clery Act plate
Sheet 219000 · Augustana University 8.79/1k score rate · #1,889/2,072
RATE-HOT · RANK-BOTTOM · ST-MID · BELOW-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-UP · CAT-LEAD · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-REPORT
- RATE-HOT 8.79/1k
- RANK-BOTTOM #1,889/2,072
- ST-MID #17 in state
- BELOW-PEER Denison University · 2.49 back
- ZERO-NONE Scored
- TREND-UP ↑ 300%
- CAT-LEAD Motor Vehicle Th…
- ENR-SMALL 2,390
- FIRE-REPORT 1 fire
Nearest enrollment peer: Denison University (+2.49/1k)
Augustana University sheet RATE-HOT · RANK-BOTTOM · ST-MID · BELOW-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-UP · CAT-LEAD · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-REPORT · peer Denison University. Codes from this campus OPE filing: score-category rate, national/state rank, named enrollment peer, zero posture, Criminal Offenses trend, lead category, enrollment band, fire filing. Not a moving recommendation.
Clery plate RATE-HOT · RANK-BOTTOM · ST-MID · BELOW-PEER · ZERO-NONE · TREND-UP · CAT-LEAD · ENR-SMALL · FIRE-REPORT. Nearest similar-enrollment peer is Denison University (+2.49/1k). National rank #1,889 of 2,072 scored campuses. Instrument codes from this campus OPE sheet; compare similarly sized peers before treating any single rate as decisive.
Augustana University reports 8.79 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 - 192% above McKendree University. Similar-enrollment scored peers: McKendree University (1.25/1k); Richland Community College (0.00/1k); Denison University (11.28/1k); Richmond Community College (0.00/1k); Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (2.50/1k). Same-state same-level set also includes South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (0.78/1k); University of Sioux Falls (0.69/1k); Black Hills State University (0.90/1k); Mount Marty University (4.67/1k); Kairos University (0.00/1k); Oglala Lakota College (0.00/1k); Northern State University (1.62/1k); Dakota State University (0.79/1k). Largest Criminal Offenses total across filed years: Motor Vehicle Theft.
Peer-rate neighbourhood around Augustana University
Lowest/highest enrollment peers plus campuses nearest Augustana on score-category rate. Full ladder: /rankings/safest-campuses.
- Richland Community College · lowest peer 0
Richland Community College — lowest peer
0 per 1,000 students
- McKendree University · near 1.25
McKendree University — near
1.25 per 1,000 students
- Oklahoma State University Institute · near 2.5
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology — near
2.5 per 1,000 students
- Augustana University · this campus
Augustana University — this campus
8.79 per 1,000 students
- Denison University · highest peer
Denison University — highest peer
11.28 per 1,000 students
What this shows Neighbourhood of similar-enrollment peers around Augustana University's 8.79/1k rate, not a full-corpus distribution reprint.
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2024
Augustana University increased from 7 to 12 reported on-campus incidents between the 2023 and 2024 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 changesSignature insight · size does not equal danger
Campus size vs reported safety rate
Among 14 SD 4-year peers in this comparison, Augustana University is larger than 54% and safer-reporting than 0% - the larger, higher-reporting quadrant. Axes are within-sample percentiles so outliers share the same frame; a higher safety percentile means a lower Clery incidents-per-1,000 rate.
Read the chart as text
- Point 1: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 62, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 62
- Point 2: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 46, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 69
- Point 3: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 69, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 46
- Point 4: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 38, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 8
- Point 5: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 31, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 77
- Point 6: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 23, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 77
- Point 7: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 77, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 31
- Point 8: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 85, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 54
- Point 9: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 15, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 77
- Point 10: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 8, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 23
- Point 11: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 0, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 77
- Point 12: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 92, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 15
- Point 13: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 100, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 38
- Augustana University: Enrollment size, percentile in sample 54, Safer-reporting percentile (lower rate) 0
Read the chart as a table
| Campus | Enrollment | Rate / 1k | Size pct | Safety pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisseton Wahpeton College | 206 | 0.00 | 0 | 77 |
| Sinte Gleska University | 592 | 1.69 | 8 | 23 |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | 892 | 0.00 | 15 | 77 |
| Oglala Lakota College | 1,188 | 0.00 | 23 | 77 |
| Kairos University | 1,239 | 0.00 | 31 | 77 |
| Mount Marty University | 1,284 | 4.67 | 38 | 8 |
| University of Sioux Falls | 1,450 | 0.69 | 46 | 69 |
| Augustana University (this campus) | 2,390 | 8.79 | 54 | 0 |
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | 2,576 | 0.78 | 62 | 62 |
| Black Hills State University | 3,346 | 0.90 | 69 | 46 |
| Northern State University | 3,708 | 1.62 | 77 | 31 |
| Dakota State University | 3,774 | 0.79 | 85 | 54 |
Sample of 12 campuses from the plot (sorted by enrollment). Source: U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey + IPEDS enrollment. Rate = on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 students; lower is safer-reporting, not a personal-risk forecast.
What changed between 2023 and 2024
Reported on-campus incidents at Augustana University rose from 7 to 12 (+71%). The increase shows up in Rape (1 to 3), Aggravated Assault (0 to 1) and Arson (0 to 1).
This describes reported incidents, not crime. Clery counts move with reporting policy, awareness campaigns and how a campus staffs its security authorities, so a rise can reflect better capture of reports and a fall can reflect worse capture. One year of movement at a single campus is not a trend.
What actually gets reported at Augustana University
Across 3 reporting years, on-campus incidents were recorded in 5 Clery Act categories here: Motor Vehicle Theft, Burglary, Rape, Aggravated Assault and Arson.
The remaining 6 categories were reported with no on-campus incidents, among them Fondling, Incest, Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter and Negligent Manslaughter. Under the Clery Act that zero is an affirmative report that nothing in the category occurred, not an absence of data, which is why the table below lists those rows rather than dropping them.
Counts describe incidents reported under the Clery Act for the on-campus geography. Reporting practice varies between institutions, so counts are not a direct measure of relative safety.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyAugustana University: Criminal Offenses by year
Rising 300% (3 → 12 incidents)
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| Period | On-campus incidents |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| Crime Type | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rape | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Table figures show the Criminal Offenses section; other Clery tables are separate
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2024 | 0 | 33 |
| Weapons | 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 34 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 36 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Augustana University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are $2024 Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer in those categories).
IL
McKendree University
1.25 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Richland Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Cost context
Where Augustana University sits on price and outcomes
At $23,894, Augustana University's reported average net price is cheaper than 95% among 20 South Dakota colleges with a reported figure. The state median is $18,146.
- $23,894
- average net price
- $18,146
- South Dakota median
- 2.0×
- six-year earnings to median debt
- $8,581
- reported income-bracket spread
Net price moves with income here, but not sharply: $18,746 for families reporting under $30,000 against $27,327 above $110,000, a difference of $8,581. Aid narrows the gap without closing it, so the $23,894 average sits reasonably close to what most brackets report.
Six-year median earnings of $49,826 run about 2.1 times the annual net price. The margin is real but narrow, so how many years of price a student actually pays matters a great deal here.
Average net price reflects grant and scholarship aid for aided students, not a personal offer. Earnings cover former students who received federal aid; neither measure predicts an individual's outcome.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $40,160
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $40,160
- Avg Net Price
- $23,894
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 68%
- SAT Average
- 1195
- SAT Math Range
- 580-690
- ACT Average
- 25
- ACT Range
- 21-27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 74%
- Retention Rate
- 86%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $49,826
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $59,217
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 92%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Similar Institutions
Showing 5 of 1,288 similar institutions by enrollment size.
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL · 2,392 enrolled
Safety Score 1.25
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL · 2,388 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Denison University
Granville, OH · 2,394 enrolled
Safety Score 11.28
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC · 2,384 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee, OK · 2,396 enrolled
Safety Score 2.50
Closest by National Rank
Augustana University (national rank #1889) sits near Azusa Pacific University (#1888) and Maryville College (#1890) on the scored national list, nearest by rank, not by size or state.
Nationwide campuses with similar scale or Clery rate
Two Clery-derived peer sets for Augustana University, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not state containment (Similar Institutions and national-rank neighbors above stay enrollment- or rank-based).
Similar enrollment (nationwide)
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL · 2,392 enrolled
Safety score 1.25
Denison University
Granville, OH · 2,394 enrolled
Safety score 11.28
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Okmulgee, OK · 2,396 enrolled
Safety score 2.50
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX · 2,384 enrolled
Safety score 2.52
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK · 2,397 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Cascadia College
Bothell, WA · 2,380 enrolled
Safety score 2.52
Nazareth University
Rochester, NY · 2,401 enrolled
Safety score 7.50
DeVry University-California
Ontario, CA · 2,403 enrolled
Safety score 0.00
Similar 2024 Clery rate (nationwide)
Maryville College
Maryville, TN · 1,136 enrolled
Safety score 8.80
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA · 6,272 enrolled
Safety score 8.77
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC · 3,056 enrolled
Safety score 8.84
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA · 1,808 enrolled
Safety score 8.85
University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND · 1,376 enrolled
Safety score 8.72
Willamette University
Salem, OR · 2,180 enrolled
Safety score 8.72
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Durham, NH · 13,554 enrolled
Safety score 8.71
Brescia University
Owensboro, KY · 690 enrolled
Safety score 8.70
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Augustana University safe?
Augustana University has a safety score of 8.79 (2024 on-campus Criminal Offenses and VAWA incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,889 nationally out of 2,072 ranked institutions - nearest similar-enrollment comparison: McKendree University (1.25/1k). Same-state same-level set: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (0.78/1k); University of Sioux Falls (0.69/1k); Black Hills State University (0.90/1k); Mount Marty University (4.67/1k); Kairos University (0.00/1k); Oglala Lakota College (0.00/1k); Northern State University (1.62/1k); Dakota State University (0.79/1k).
What crimes are reported at Augustana University?
For calendar year 2024, Augustana University reported Motor Vehicle Theft (5), Rape (3), Burglary (2), Aggravated Assault (1) and Arson (1) in the Criminal Offenses section. Every other category in that section was reported at zero; other Clery tables are separate.
How does Augustana University compare to similar schools?
Augustana University reports 192% more 2024 score-category incidents per 1,000 than McKendree University. Scored similar-enrollment peers on this page: McKendree University (1.25/1k); Richland Community College (0.00/1k); Denison University (11.28/1k); Richmond Community College (0.00/1k); Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (2.50/1k). Same-state same-level set: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (0.78/1k); University of Sioux Falls (0.69/1k); Black Hills State University (0.90/1k); Mount Marty University (4.67/1k); Kairos University (0.00/1k); Oglala Lakota College (0.00/1k); Northern State University (1.62/1k); Dakota State University (0.79/1k).
Does Augustana University have fire safety data?
Yes. Augustana University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
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