Safety Score
3.64 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Fort Collins, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
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 33,500-student campus.
- 3.64
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,399
- Rank of 3,050
- #34
- CO rank
- 33,500
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Colorado State University-Fort Collins reports 3.64 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,399 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 79% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.64
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,399
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 79%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 80
- 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
Colorado State University-Fort Collins decreased from 95 to 80 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 changesColorado 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. Within CO, it ranks #34 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
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. 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 1 reporting year 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.
National Rank
#2399
See peer comparison
State Rank (CO)
#34
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
80
across 11 crime categories
Where Colorado State University-Fort Collins sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 21% 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
Colorado State University-Fort Collins percentile rank 21.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2399 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) 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)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 33,500 enrolled students, Colorado State University-Fort Collins is in the largest 2% 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 onlyColorado State University-Fort Collins: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 70% (47 → 80 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 23 | 23 | 16 |
| Fondling | 16 | 25 | 8 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 13 | 8 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 20 | 25 | 10 |
| Robbery | 3 | 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 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
CO
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
3.64 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
University of Illinois Chicago
6.09 incidents / 1,000 students
AL
Auburn University
5.57 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · 33,522 enrolled
Safety Score 6.09
Auburn University
Auburn, AL · 33,015 enrolled
Safety Score 5.57
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · 32,703 enrolled
Safety Score 6.60
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA · 34,525 enrolled
Safety Score 2.93
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · 32,234 enrolled
Safety Score 4.37
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Colorado State University-Fort Collins nationally (rank #2399), regardless of size or state.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO
National Rank #2398
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA
National Rank #2400
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT
National Rank #2397
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
National Rank #2401
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
National Rank #2396
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 #2,399 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Colorado State University-Fort Collins?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Colorado State University-Fort Collins compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
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. 5 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.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 95 in 2022 to 80 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 5 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Colorado State University-Fort Collins's 3.64 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Colorado State University-Fort Collins 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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