Safety Score
13.31 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Granville, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Denison 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 2,405-student campus.
- 13.31
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,956
- Rank of 3,050
- #111
- OH rank
- 2,405
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Denison University reports 13.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,956 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 98% of ranked campuses its size.
- 13.31
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,956
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 98%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 18
- 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
Denison University decreased from 21 to 18 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 changesDenison University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Granville, OH, enrolling approximately 2,405 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 70 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #111 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,405 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 Denison University is "Rape" with 33 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 0.42 incidents per 1,000 students, Denison University reports 3100% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 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.
Denison University's safety score of 13.31 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 3.1% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.
National Rank
#2956
See peer comparison
State Rank (OH)
#111
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
18
across 11 crime categories
Where Denison University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
13 safer than 2% 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
Denison University percentile rank 3.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2956 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Denison University reports 3100% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $67,000
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $67,000
- Avg Net Price
- $40,007
- Median Debt
- $26,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 13%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 17%
- SAT Average
- 1410
- SAT Math Range
- 660–760
- ACT Average
- 30
- ACT Range
- 30–33
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 79%
- Retention Rate
- 89%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $51,352
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $67,753
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 85%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyDenison University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 42% (31 → 18 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Fondling | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 11 | 7 | 15 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 41 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 48 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 50 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 45 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 52 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 1 | 78 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Denison 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).
OH
Denison University
13.31 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Wilkes Community College
1.66 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Kankakee Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC · 2,405 enrolled
Safety Score 1.66
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL · 2,404 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, LA · 2,406 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA · 2,407 enrolled
Safety Score 0.42
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC · 2,411 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Denison University nationally (rank #2956), regardless of size or state.
North Central University
Minneapolis, MN
National Rank #2955
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
National Rank #2957
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
National Rank #2954
Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL
National Rank #2958
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
National Rank #2953
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denison University safe?
Denison University has a safety score of 13.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,956 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Denison University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Denison University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Denison University have fire safety data?
Yes. Denison University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Denison University's Safety Profile
Denison University in Granville, OH enrolls 2,405 students and has a safety score of 13.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2956 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 21 in 2022 to 18 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Denison University's 13.31 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Denison 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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