Safety Score
1.06 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Miami, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Florida International 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 53,953-student campus.
- 1.06
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,619
- Rank of 3,050
- #93
- FL rank
- 53,953
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Florida International University reports 1.06 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,619 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 51% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.06
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,619
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 51%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 49
- 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
Florida International University increased from 29 to 49 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 changesFlorida International University is a Public institution located in Miami, FL, enrolling approximately 53,953 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 109 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #93 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 53,953 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Florida International University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 36 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 3.24 incidents per 1,000 students, Florida International University reports 67% 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 27 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
#1619
See peer comparison
State Rank (FL)
#93
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
49
across 11 crime categories
Where Florida International University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 51% 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
Florida International University percentile rank 46.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1619 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Florida International University reports 67% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,565
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,964
- Avg Net Price
- $9,288
- Median Debt
- $16,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 41%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 55%
- SAT Average
- 1163
- SAT Math Range
- 520–620
- ACT Average
- 24
- ACT Range
- 21–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 74%
- Retention Rate
- 92%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,768
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $60,249
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 63%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 53,953 enrolled students, Florida International University is in the largest 1% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyFlorida International University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 58% (31 → 49 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 5 | 8 |
| Fondling | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29 | 6 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 71 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 25 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 9 | 16 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 92 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Florida International 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).
FL
Florida International University
1.06 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
Northern Virginia Community College
0.41 incidents / 1,000 students
FL
University of Florida
6.31 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA · 53,810 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · 54,814 enrolled
Safety Score 6.31
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · 53,082 enrolled
Safety Score 3.07
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · 54,890 enrolled
Safety Score 4.41
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · 53,001 enrolled
Safety Score 2.02
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Florida International University nationally (rank #1619), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Florida International University safe?
Florida International University has a safety score of 1.06 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,619 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Florida International University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Florida International University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does Florida International University have fire safety data?
Yes. Florida International 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 Florida International University's Safety Profile
Florida International University in Miami, FL enrolls 53,953 students and has a safety score of 1.06 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1619 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 29 in 2022 to 49 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Florida International University's 1.06 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Florida International 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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