Safety Score
2.33 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Pittsburgh, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Duquesne 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 8,137-student campus.
- 2.33
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,100
- Rank of 3,050
- #84
- PA rank
- 8,137
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Duquesne University reports 2.33 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,100 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 68% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.33
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,100
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 68%
- 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
Duquesne University decreased from 19 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 changesDuquesne University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, enrolling approximately 8,137 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 36 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #84 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,137 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 Duquesne University is "Rape" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 2.46 incidents per 1,000 students, Duquesne University reports 5% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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.
National Rank
#2100
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#84
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
11
across 11 crime categories
Where Duquesne University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 32% 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
Duquesne University percentile rank 31.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2100 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Duquesne University reports 5% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $48,986
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $48,986
- Avg Net Price
- $37,730
- Median Debt
- $26,244
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 20%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 84%
- SAT Average
- 1276
- SAT Math Range
- 580–670
- ACT Average
- 27
- ACT Range
- 26–32
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 77%
- Retention Rate
- 84%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $62,627
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $74,742
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 88%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyDuquesne University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 83% (6 → 11 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Fondling | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 6 | 31 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 4 | 42 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 2 | 41 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 68 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 4 | 59 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 159 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Duquesne 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).
PA
Duquesne University
2.33 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Lee College
0.37 incidents / 1,000 students
AR
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
0.86 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lee College
Baytown, TX · 8,143 enrolled
Safety Score 0.37
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 8,158 enrolled
Safety Score 0.86
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY · 8,112 enrolled
Safety Score 3.45
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA · 8,111 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI · 8,109 enrolled
Safety Score 7.40
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Duquesne University nationally (rank #2100), regardless of size or state.
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
National Rank #2099
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Socorro, NM
National Rank #2101
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
National Rank #2098
Vermont State University
Randolph Center, VT
National Rank #2102
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
National Rank #2097
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duquesne University safe?
Duquesne University has a safety score of 2.33 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,100 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Duquesne University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Duquesne University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Duquesne University have fire safety data?
Yes. Duquesne 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 Duquesne University's Safety Profile
Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA enrolls 8,137 students and has a safety score of 2.33 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2100 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 19 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
Duquesne University's 2.33 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Duquesne 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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