Ypsilanti, MI · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Eastern Michigan 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 13,324-student campus.

7.21
Incidents / 1k students
#2,757
Rank of 3,050
#70
MI rank
13,324
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Eastern Michigan University reports 7.21 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,757 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 93% of ranked campuses its size.

7.21
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,757
of 3,050 ranked nationally
93%
report fewer incidents than this campus
44
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

-10 reported incidents

Eastern Michigan University decreased from 54 to 44 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 changes

Eastern Michigan University is a Public institution located in Ypsilanti, MI, enrolling approximately 13,324 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 145 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MI, it ranks #70 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 13,324 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 Eastern Michigan University is "Rape" with 59 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, Eastern Michigan University reports 210% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 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.

Safety Score

7.21 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2757

See peer comparison

State Rank (MI)

#70

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

44

across 11 crime categories

Where Eastern Michigan University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

7 safer than 7% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Eastern Michigan University percentile rank 9.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2757 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Eastern Michigan University reports 210% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$16,240
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,240
Avg Net Price
$15,407
Median Debt
$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients
37%
How does this cost rank in MI? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
80%
SAT Average
1066
SAT Math Range
440–570
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
18–27

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
46%
Retention Rate
69%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$43,148
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,793
Loan Repayment (3yr)
59%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Eastern Michigan University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 6% (47 → 44 incidents)

40455055 202120222023 47 44 ▼ -6.4%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 1094
Arson 032
Burglary 296
Fondling 12106
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 236
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 181922
Robbery 011
Statutory Rape 000

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 4 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 13
Liquor 2023 2 15
Weapons 2023 3 0
Drugs 2022 4 9
Liquor 2022 5 19
Weapons 2022 4 0
Drugs 2021 3 0
Liquor 2021 3 0
Weapons 2021 1 0

Eastern Michigan 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).

Selected

MI

Eastern Michigan University

7.21 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,757
Enrollment
13,324
Data year
2023

NJ

Kean University

0.75 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,464
Enrollment
13,352
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA · 13,333 enrolled
Safety Score 1.88
Kean University
Union, NJ · 13,352 enrolled
Safety Score 0.75
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI · 13,281 enrolled
Safety Score 0.45
Tufts University
Medford, MA · 13,274 enrolled
Safety Score 3.84
University of Denver
Denver, CO · 13,387 enrolled
Safety Score 4.71

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Eastern Michigan University nationally (rank #2757), regardless of size or state.

Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN
National Rank #2756
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
National Rank #2758
Drew University
Madison, NJ
National Rank #2755
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
National Rank #2759
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC
National Rank #2754

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastern Michigan University safe?
Eastern Michigan University has a safety score of 7.21 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,757 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Eastern Michigan University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Eastern Michigan University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MI.
Does Eastern Michigan University have fire safety data?
Yes. Eastern Michigan University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Eastern Michigan University's Safety Profile

Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI enrolls 13,324 students and has a safety score of 7.21 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2757 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 54 in 2022 to 44 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Eastern Michigan University's 7.21 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

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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