Safety Score
0.00 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Columbus, OH · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Franklin 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 8,697-student campus.
- 0.00
- Incidents / 1k students
- #458
- Rank of 3,050
- #10
- OH rank
- 8,697
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Franklin University reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #458 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.00
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #458
- 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
Franklin University decreased from 1 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 changesFranklin University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Columbus, OH, enrolling approximately 8,697 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OH, it ranks #10 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,697 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 Franklin University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OH averaging 0.99 incidents per 1,000 students, Franklin 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 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.
National Rank
#458
Top 500 nationally
State Rank (OH)
#10
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Where Franklin 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
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Franklin University percentile rank 85.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #458 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Franklin University reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $9,577
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,577
- Avg Net Price
- $25,243
- Median Debt
- $20,836
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 21%
- Retention Rate
- 36%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $49,189
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $51,892
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 61%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyFranklin 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 | 1 | 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
9 category-year 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Franklin 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).
OH
Franklin University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Northampton County Area Community College
1.50 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Odessa College
0.34 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA · 8,695 enrolled
Safety Score 1.50
Odessa College
Odessa, TX · 8,708 enrolled
Safety Score 0.34
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO · 8,684 enrolled
Safety Score 0.81
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN · 8,710 enrolled
Safety Score 1.84
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cincinnati, OH · 8,681 enrolled
Safety Score 0.46
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Franklin University nationally (rank #458), regardless of size or state.
Edison State Community College
Piqua, OH
National Rank #457
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH
National Rank #459
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH
National Rank #456
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH
National Rank #460
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
Blue Ash, OH
National Rank #455
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franklin University safe?
Franklin University has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #458 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This places it among the top 500 safest campuses in the country.
What crimes are reported at Franklin University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Franklin University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OH.
Does Franklin 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 Franklin University's Safety Profile
Franklin University in Columbus, OH enrolls 8,697 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #458 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 decreased from 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
What this means for you
Franklin 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 Franklin 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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