Salt Lake City, UT · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Ensign College

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 5,973-student campus.

2.68
Incidents / 1k students
#2,189
Rank of 3,050
#19
UT rank
5,973
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Ensign College reports 2.68 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,189 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 72% of ranked campuses its size.

2.68
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,189
of 3,050 ranked nationally
72%
report fewer incidents than this campus
14
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

+13 reported incidents

Ensign College increased from 1 to 14 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

Ensign College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Salt Lake City, UT, enrolling approximately 5,973 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 15 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within UT, it ranks #19 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 5,973 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 Ensign College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in UT averaging 3.07 incidents per 1,000 students, Ensign College reports 13% 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 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

2.68 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2189

See peer comparison

State Rank (UT)

#19

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

14

across 11 crime categories

Where Ensign College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

3 safer than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 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

Ensign College percentile rank 28.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2189 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Ensign College reports 13% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$4,004
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,004
Avg Net Price
$10,824
Pell Grant Recipients
8%
How does this cost rank in UT? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
38%
Retention Rate
54%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$43,320
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,630
Loan Repayment (3yr)
75%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Ensign College: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-505101520 202120222023 0 14 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 200
Fondling 500
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 610
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Ensign College 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

UT

Ensign College

2.68 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,189
Enrollment
5,973
Data year
2023

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Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Ensign College nationally (rank #2189), regardless of size or state.

University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT
National Rank #2188
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX
National Rank #2190
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
National Rank #2187
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
National Rank #2191
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA
National Rank #2186

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ensign College safe?
Ensign College has a safety score of 2.68 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,189 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Ensign College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Ensign College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in UT.
Does Ensign College 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 Ensign College's Safety Profile

Ensign College in Salt Lake City, UT enrolls 5,973 students and has a safety score of 2.68 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2189 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 1 in 2022 to 14 in 2023.

What this means for you

Ensign College's 2.68 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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