Safety Score
2.36 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Mount Pleasant, MI · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Central Michigan 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 14,399-student campus.
- 2.36
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,106
- Rank of 3,050
- #52
- MI rank
- 14,399
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Central Michigan University reports 2.36 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,106 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 68% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.36
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,106
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 68%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 17
- 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
Central Michigan University was unchanged from 17 to 17 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 changesCentral Michigan University is a Public institution located in Mount Pleasant, MI, enrolling approximately 14,399 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 103 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MI, it ranks #52 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 14,399 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Central Michigan University is "Aggravated Assault" with 41 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MI averaging 1.12 incidents per 1,000 students, Central Michigan University reports 112% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 243 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
#2106
See peer comparison
State Rank (MI)
#52
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
17
across 11 crime categories
Where Central Michigan University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 32% 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
Central Michigan University percentile rank 31.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2106 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Central Michigan University reports 112% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $14,760
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,760
- Avg Net Price
- $17,597
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 90%
- SAT Average
- 1091
- SAT Math Range
- 470–590
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 21–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 60%
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $46,567
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $55,874
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 65%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCentral Michigan University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 75% (69 → 17 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 3 | 34 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Fondling | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
243 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
Central Michigan 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).
MI
Central Michigan University
2.36 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
The University of West Florida
0.90 incidents / 1,000 students
NE
Bellevue University
0.21 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL · 14,371 enrolled
Safety Score 0.90
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE · 14,476 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
Excelsior University
Albany, NY · 14,477 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT · 14,320 enrolled
Safety Score 4.19
St Philip's College
San Antonio, TX · 14,281 enrolled
Safety Score 0.28
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Central Michigan University nationally (rank #2106), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Michigan University safe?
Central Michigan University has a safety score of 2.36 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,106 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Central Michigan University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Central Michigan University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MI.
Does Central Michigan University have fire safety data?
Yes. Central Michigan University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Central Michigan University's Safety Profile
Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI enrolls 14,399 students and has a safety score of 2.36 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2106 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 17 from 2022 to 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Central Michigan University's 2.36 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Central Michigan 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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