Amherst, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Daemen 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 2,625-student campus.

3.43
Incidents / 1k students
#2,359
Rank of 3,050
#144
NY rank
2,625
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Daemen University reports 3.43 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,359 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 78% of ranked campuses its size.

3.43
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,359
of 3,050 ranked nationally
78%
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

+3 reported incidents

Daemen University increased from 1 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 changes

Daemen University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Amherst, NY, enrolling approximately 2,625 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 12 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #144 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,625 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Daemen University is "Aggravated Assault" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 1.45 incidents per 1,000 students, Daemen University reports 136% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 9 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 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

3.43 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2359

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#144

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Where Daemen University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

3 safer than 22% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Daemen University percentile rank 22.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2359 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Daemen University reports 136% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$35,218
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,218
Avg Net Price
$18,693
Median Debt
$22,091
Pell Grant Recipients
46%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
68%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$59,912
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,808
Loan Repayment (3yr)
82%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Daemen University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 43% (7 → 4 incidents)

02468 202120222023 7 4 ▼ -42.9%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 102
Arson 000
Burglary 102
Fondling 002
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 001
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 210
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 9 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 5
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 26
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 3
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 7
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 48
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 19
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 19
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Daemen 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

NY

Daemen University

3.43 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,359
Enrollment
2,625
Data year
2023

IL

North Park University

1.14 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,677
Enrollment
2,624
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

North Park University
Chicago, IL · 2,624 enrolled
Safety Score 1.14
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC · 2,631 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA · 2,618 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD · 2,636 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord, NH · 2,613 enrolled
Safety Score 5.74

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Daemen University nationally (rank #2359), regardless of size or state.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany, NY
National Rank #2358
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
National Rank #2360
College for Creative Studies
Detroit, MI
National Rank #2357
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH
National Rank #2361
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN
National Rank #2356

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daemen University safe?
Daemen University has a safety score of 3.43 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,359 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Daemen University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Daemen University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Daemen University have fire safety data?
Yes. Daemen University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 9 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Daemen University's Safety Profile

Daemen University in Amherst, NY enrolls 2,625 students and has a safety score of 3.43 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2359 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 9 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Daemen University's 3.43 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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