Safety Score
12.09 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Greencastle, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
DePauw 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 1,819-student campus.
- 12.09
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,936
- Rank of 3,050
- #46
- IN rank
- 1,819
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
DePauw University reports 12.09 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,936 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 12.09
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,936
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 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
DePauw University increased from 9 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 changesDePauw University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Greencastle, IN, enrolling approximately 1,819 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 35 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #46 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,819 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 DePauw University is "Rape" with 18 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IN averaging 2.20 incidents per 1,000 students, DePauw University reports 450% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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.
DePauw University's safety score of 12.09 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 3.7% 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
#2936
See peer comparison
State Rank (IN)
#46
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
11
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
DePauw University percentile rank 3.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2936 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
DePauw University reports 450% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $59,070
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $59,070
- Avg Net Price
- $22,264
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 57%
- SAT Average
- 1340
- SAT Math Range
- 600–720
- ACT Average
- 28
- ACT Range
- 28–32
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 77%
- Retention Rate
- 89%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $58,476
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $70,527
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 88%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyDePauw University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 27% (15 → 11 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 24 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 2 | 15 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 26 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 7 | 34 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 3 | 37 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 2 | 53 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
DePauw 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).
IN
DePauw University
12.09 incidents / 1,000 students
IL
Lake Forest College
5.50 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Muhlenberg College
4.40 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL · 1,818 enrolled
Safety Score 5.50
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · 1,818 enrolled
Safety Score 4.40
Chipola College
Marianna, FL · 1,820 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Allen County Community College
Iola, KS · 1,817 enrolled
Safety Score 1.10
Southwest University at El Paso
El Paso, TX · 1,817 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest DePauw University nationally (rank #2936), regardless of size or state.
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID
National Rank #2935
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser, WV
National Rank #2937
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL
National Rank #2934
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
National Rank #2938
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
National Rank #2933
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DePauw University safe?
DePauw University has a safety score of 12.09 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,936 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at DePauw University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does DePauw University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does DePauw University have fire safety data?
Yes. DePauw University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding DePauw University's Safety Profile
DePauw University in Greencastle, IN enrolls 1,819 students and has a safety score of 12.09 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2936 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 increased from 9 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
DePauw University's 12.09 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh DePauw 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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