Boise, ID · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Boise State 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 26,670-student campus.

1.46
Incidents / 1k students
#1,797
Rank of 3,050
#7
ID rank
26,670
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Boise State University reports 1.46 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,797 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 56% of ranked campuses its size.

1.46
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,797
of 3,050 ranked nationally
56%
report fewer incidents than this campus
25
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

+9 reported incidents

Boise State University increased from 16 to 25 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 changes

Boise State University is a Public institution located in Boise, ID, enrolling approximately 26,670 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 53 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ID, it ranks #7 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 26,670 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Boise State University is "Rape" with 22 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ID averaging 1.81 incidents per 1,000 students, Boise State University reports 19% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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.

Safety Score

1.46 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1797

See peer comparison

State Rank (ID)

#7

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

25

across 11 crime categories

Where Boise State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

1 safer than 44% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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

Boise State University percentile rank 41.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1797 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Boise State University reports 19% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,048
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,788
Avg Net Price
$21,610
Median Debt
$20,500
Pell Grant Recipients
18%
How does this cost rank in ID? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
79%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$45,251
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,658
Loan Repayment (3yr)
66%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 26,670 enrolled students, Boise State University is in the largest 3% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Boise State University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 108% (12 → 25 incidents)

1015202530 202120222023 12 25 ▲ +108.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 200
Arson 221
Burglary 002
Fondling 411
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 862
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 976
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 7 11
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 3 209
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 7 38
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 2 459
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 2 1
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Boise State 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).

Selected

ID

Boise State University

1.46 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,797
Enrollment
26,670
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · 26,663 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT · 26,764 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC · 26,785 enrolled
Safety Score 2.99
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · 26,848 enrolled
Safety Score 2.23
Washington State University
Pullman, WA · 26,490 enrolled
Safety Score 3.02

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Boise State University nationally (rank #1797), regardless of size or state.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
National Rank #1796
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA
National Rank #1798
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL
National Rank #1795
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior, WI
National Rank #1799
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
National Rank #1794

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boise State University safe?
Boise State University has a safety score of 1.46 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,797 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Boise State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Boise State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ID.
Does Boise State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Boise State 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.

Understanding Boise State University's Safety Profile

Boise State University in Boise, ID enrolls 26,670 students and has a safety score of 1.46 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1797 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 16 in 2022 to 25 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Boise State University's 1.46 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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