Safety Score
1.60 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Steubenville, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Franciscan University of Steubenville
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 3,750-student campus.
- 1.60
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,851
- Rank of 3,050
- #63
- OH rank
- 3,750
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Franciscan University of Steubenville reports 1.60 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,851 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 58% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.60
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,851
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 58%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 3
- 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
Franciscan University of Steubenville decreased from 5 to 3 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 changesFranciscan University of Steubenville is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Steubenville, OH, enrolling approximately 3,750 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 13 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #63 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,750 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Franciscan University of Steubenville is "Rape" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 2.72 incidents per 1,000 students, Franciscan University of Steubenville reports 41% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 3 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
#1851
See peer comparison
State Rank (OH)
#63
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where Franciscan University of Steubenville sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 42% 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
Franciscan University of Steubenville percentile rank 39.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1851 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Franciscan University of Steubenville reports 41% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $34,100
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $34,100
- Avg Net Price
- $23,589
- Median Debt
- $23,384
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 23%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 58%
- SAT Average
- 1220
- SAT Math Range
- 520–650
- ACT Average
- 25
- ACT Range
- 22–29
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 76%
- Retention Rate
- 87%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $42,037
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $50,030
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 85%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyFranciscan University of Steubenville: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 40% (5 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 19 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 23 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 19 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Franciscan University of Steubenville 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).
OH
Franciscan University of Steubenville
1.60 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
4.80 incidents / 1,000 students
IN
Indiana University-Southeast
7.20 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY · 3,749 enrolled
Safety Score 4.80
Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany, IN · 3,752 enrolled
Safety Score 7.20
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO · 3,754 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Mountainland Technical College
Lehi, UT · 3,758 enrolled
Safety Score 0.27
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC · 3,739 enrolled
Safety Score 1.34
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Franciscan University of Steubenville nationally (rank #1851), regardless of size or state.
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA
National Rank #1850
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
National Rank #1852
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
National Rank #1849
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
National Rank #1853
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
National Rank #1848
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franciscan University of Steubenville safe?
Franciscan University of Steubenville has a safety score of 1.60 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,851 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Franciscan University of Steubenville?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Franciscan University of Steubenville compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Franciscan University of Steubenville have fire safety data?
Yes. Franciscan University of Steubenville reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Franciscan University of Steubenville's Safety Profile
Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, OH enrolls 3,750 students and has a safety score of 1.60 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1851 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 5 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Franciscan University of Steubenville's 1.60 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Franciscan University of Steubenville 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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