Safety Score
5.31 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
East Stroudsburg, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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 5,460-student campus.
- 5.31
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,613
- Rank of 3,050
- #110
- PA rank
- 5,460
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania reports 5.31 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,613 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 88% of ranked campuses its size.
- 5.31
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,613
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 88%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 16
- 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
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania increased from 11 to 16 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 changesEast Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a Public institution located in East Stroudsburg, PA, enrolling approximately 5,460 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 28 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #110 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,460 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 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is "Rape" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 1.80 incidents per 1,000 students, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania reports 195% 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 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
#2613
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#110
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
16
across 11 crime categories
Where East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
5 safer than 12% 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
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania percentile rank 14.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2613 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania reports 195% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $11,536
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $19,502
- Avg Net Price
- $18,134
- Median Debt
- $24,218
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 92%
- SAT Average
- 1084
- SAT Math Range
- 500–590
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 22–23
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 44%
- Retention Rate
- 72%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $44,290
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,148
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 77%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyEast Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 1500% (1 → 16 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 2 | 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 5 | 16 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 22 | 29 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 16 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 3 | 16 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 10 | 14 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 7 | 31 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 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
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
5.31 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Finger Lakes Community College
1.65 incidents / 1,000 students
MS
William Carey University
0.18 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY · 5,457 enrolled
Safety Score 1.65
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · 5,448 enrolled
Safety Score 0.18
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · 5,447 enrolled
Safety Score 6.61
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN · 5,474 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX · 5,440 enrolled
Safety Score 0.55
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania nationally (rank #2613), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania safe?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has a safety score of 5.31 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,613 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania have fire safety data?
Yes. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 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 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's Safety Profile
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in East Stroudsburg, PA enrolls 5,460 students and has a safety score of 5.31 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2613 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 11 in 2022 to 16 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
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's 5.31 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 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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