Safety Score
3.30 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Grand Rapids, MI · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Davenport 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 4,848-student campus.
- 3.30
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,331
- Rank of 3,050
- #56
- MI rank
- 4,848
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Davenport University reports 3.30 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,331 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 77% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.30
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,331
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 77%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 11
- 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
Davenport University increased from 10 to 11 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 changesDavenport University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Grand Rapids, MI, enrolling approximately 4,848 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 29 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MI, it ranks #56 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,848 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 Davenport University is "Rape" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MI averaging 2.32 incidents per 1,000 students, Davenport University reports 42% 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 45 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
#2331
See peer comparison
State Rank (MI)
#56
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
11
across 11 crime categories
Where Davenport 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 23% 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
Davenport University percentile rank 23.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2331 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Davenport University reports 42% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $24,466
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $24,466
- Avg Net Price
- $17,707
- Median Debt
- $26,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 98%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 53%
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,041
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $45,099
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 57%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyDavenport University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 38% (8 → 11 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Fondling | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 5 | 7 | 3 |
| 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 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 | 11 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 61 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 12 |
Davenport 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
Davenport University
3.30 incidents / 1,000 students
MA
North Shore Community College
0.41 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Ithaca College
8.29 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA · 4,833 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY · 4,828 enrolled
Safety Score 8.29
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA · 4,825 enrolled
Safety Score 2.49
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN · 4,822 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, OR · 4,881 enrolled
Safety Score 0.20
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Davenport University nationally (rank #2331), regardless of size or state.
Loras College
Dubuque, IA
National Rank #2330
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC
National Rank #2332
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR
National Rank #2329
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX
National Rank #2333
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
National Rank #2328
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Davenport University safe?
Davenport University has a safety score of 3.30 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,331 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Davenport University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Davenport University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MI.
Does Davenport University have fire safety data?
Yes. Davenport 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 Davenport University's Safety Profile
Davenport University in Grand Rapids, MI enrolls 4,848 students and has a safety score of 3.30 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2331 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 10 in 2022 to 11 in 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
Davenport University's 3.30 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Davenport 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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