Pocatello, ID · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Idaho 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 12,614-student campus.

3.96
Incidents / 1k students
#2,452
Rank of 3,050
#10
ID rank
12,614
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Idaho State University reports 3.96 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,452 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 81% of ranked campuses its size.

3.96
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,452
of 3,050 ranked nationally
81%
report fewer incidents than this campus
23
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

-1 reported incidents

Idaho State University decreased from 24 to 23 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

Idaho State University is a Public institution located in Pocatello, ID, enrolling approximately 12,614 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 62 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ID, it ranks #10 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 12,614 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 Idaho State University is "Burglary" with 34 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ID averaging 0.84 incidents per 1,000 students, Idaho State University reports 371% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 54 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

3.96 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2452

See peer comparison

State Rank (ID)

#10

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

23

across 11 crime categories

Where Idaho State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

4 safer than 19% 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%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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

Idaho State University percentile rank 19.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2452 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Idaho State University reports 371% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,610
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,720
Avg Net Price
$12,193
Median Debt
$20,039
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
How does this cost rank in ID? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
39%
Retention Rate
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$41,377
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,608
Loan Repayment (3yr)
62%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Idaho State University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 53% (15 → 23 incidents)

10152025 202120222023 15 23 ▲ +53.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 310
Arson 200
Burglary 10204
Fondling 112
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 114
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 615
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

54 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
54 reported 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 3 4
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 1 22
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0

Idaho 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).

Selected

ID

Idaho State University

3.96 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,452
Enrollment
12,614
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY · 12,574 enrolled
Safety Score 0.32
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA · 12,655 enrolled
Safety Score 1.42
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA · 12,660 enrolled
Safety Score 0.16
Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT · 12,567 enrolled
Safety Score 2.15
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI · 12,554 enrolled
Safety Score 0.16

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Idaho State University nationally (rank #2452), regardless of size or state.

Augusta University
Augusta, GA
National Rank #2451
John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
National Rank #2453
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
National Rank #2450
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
New York, NY
National Rank #2454
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
National Rank #2449

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idaho State University safe?
Idaho State University has a safety score of 3.96 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,452 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Idaho State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Idaho State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ID.
Does Idaho State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Idaho State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Idaho State University's Safety Profile

Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID enrolls 12,614 students and has a safety score of 3.96 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2452 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 24 in 2022 to 23 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Idaho State University's 3.96 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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