Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Saratoga Springs, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Empire State 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 9,545-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #394
- Rank of 3,050
- #42
- NY rank
- 9,545
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Empire State University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #394 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #394
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 82%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 0
- 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
Empire State University was unchanged from 0 to 0 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 changesEmpire State University is a Public institution located in Saratoga Springs, NY, enrolling approximately 9,545 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #42 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 9,545 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 Empire State University is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 5.80 incidents per 1,000 students, Empire State University reports 100% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 72 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
#394
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (NY)
#42
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Empire State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 82% 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
Empire State University percentile rank 87.1%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #394 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Empire State University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $7,648
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,558
- Avg Net Price
- $11,676
- Median Debt
- $18,730
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 34%
- Retention Rate
- 66%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $50,167
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $54,080
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 54%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyEmpire State University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
72 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
Empire State 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).
NY
Empire State University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Pepperdine University
3.25 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Farmingdale State College
0.63 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · 9,545 enrolled
Safety Score 3.25
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY · 9,541 enrolled
Safety Score 0.63
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA · 9,550 enrolled
Safety Score 3.77
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX · 9,517 enrolled
Safety Score 19.54
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ · 9,494 enrolled
Safety Score 1.79
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Empire State University nationally (rank #394), regardless of size or state.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY
National Rank #393
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences
New York, NY
National Rank #395
Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY
National Rank #392
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY
National Rank #396
St Paul's School of Nursing-Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
National Rank #391
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Empire State University safe?
Empire State University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #394 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Empire State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Empire State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Empire State University have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Empire State University's Safety Profile
Empire State University in Saratoga Springs, NY enrolls 9,545 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #394 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 from 2022 to 2023.
What this means for you
Empire State University's 0.00 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Empire State 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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