Safety Score
1.92 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
New York, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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 13,510-student campus.
- 1.92
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,973
- Rank of 3,050
- #122
- NY rank
- 13,510
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports 1.92 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,973 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 63% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.92
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,973
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 63%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 4
- 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
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice was unchanged from 4 to 4 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 changesCUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a Public institution located in New York, NY, enrolling approximately 13,510 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 8 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #122 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 13,510 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 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is "Burglary" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 3.28 incidents per 1,000 students, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports 41% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. 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
#1973
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#122
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Where CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 37% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice percentile rank 35.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1973 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reports 41% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $7,470
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $15,420
- Avg Net Price
- $3,203
- Median Debt
- $11,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 60%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 57%
- SAT Average
- 1080
- SAT Math Range
- 450–600
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 56%
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $50,293
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,195
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 62%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice: on-campus incidents by year
Rising
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Fondling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 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).
NY
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
1.92 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
University of Akron Main Campus
4.36 incidents / 1,000 students
AZ
Glendale Community College
0.30 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH · 13,518 enrolled
Safety Score 4.36
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ · 13,480 enrolled
Safety Score 0.30
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · 13,456 enrolled
Safety Score 11.15
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA · 13,569 enrolled
Safety Score 0.07
College of the Sequoias
Visalia, CA · 13,586 enrolled
Safety Score 0.52
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice nationally (rank #1973), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice safe?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has a safety score of 1.92 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,973 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's Safety Profile
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, NY enrolls 13,510 students and has a safety score of 1.92 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1973 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 4 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's 1.92 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice 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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