CO Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

Colorado State University-Fort Collins — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

Fort Collins, CO · 33,500 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 222 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 3.64 per 1,000 students · national rank #2399.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 33,500 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 33,500 enrolled

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a Public institution located in Fort Collins, CO, enrolling approximately 33,500 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 222 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 3.64 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2399 nationally and #34 within CO.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 222 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 3.64 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2399 and #34 within CO out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 33,500 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 Colorado State University-Fort Collins is "burglary" with 62 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 47 in 2021 to 80 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 5.11 incidents per 1,000 students, Colorado State University-Fort Collins reports 29% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 22 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 5 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 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 scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

3.64 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2399

See peer comparison

State Rank (CO)

#34

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

80

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

Colorado State University-Fort Collins percentile rank 57.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2399 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Colorado State University-Fort Collins reports 29% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$13,373
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,783
Avg Net Price
$21,279
Median Debt
$20,000
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
89%
ACT Average
26

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
86%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$49,748
Median Earnings (10yr)
$60,543
Loan Repayment (3yr)
769900%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 773
arson 222
burglary 232316
fondling 16258
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 9138
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 202510
robbery 300
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Total Fires Injuries Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 2 0 0 0 0
2023 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 11 155
liquor 2023 3 627
weapons 2023 7 2
drugs 2022 7 117
liquor 2022 10 593
weapons 2022 6 3
drugs 2021 13 100
liquor 2021 17 783
weapons 2021 1 1

Colorado State University-Fort Collins vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

Selected

CO

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

3.64% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$33,500
Brackets
2023

AL

Auburn University

5.57% top marginal rate
Structure
Flat tax
Burden @ $100K
$33,015
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colorado State University-Fort Collins safe?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins has a safety score of 3.64 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2399 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Colorado State University-Fort Collins compare to similar schools?
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within CO. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Colorado State University-Fort Collins have fire safety data?
Yes. Colorado State University-Fort Collins 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 Colorado State University-Fort Collins's Safety Profile

Colorado State University-Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO enrolls 33,500 students and has a safety score of 3.64 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2399 nationally.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents decreased from 95 in 2022 to 80 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

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Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.