Indianapolis, IN · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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 25,497-student campus.

28.24
Incidents / 1k students
#3,029
Rank of 3,050
#48
IN rank
25,497
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis reports 28.24 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #3,029 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 100% of ranked campuses its size.

28.24
incidents / 1,000 students
#3,029
of 3,050 ranked nationally
100%
report fewer incidents than this campus
461
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

+39 reported incidents

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis increased from 422 to 461 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

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a Public institution located in Indianapolis, IN, enrolling approximately 25,497 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1,188 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within IN, it ranks #48 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 25,497 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 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 521 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in IN averaging 3.31 incidents per 1,000 students, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis reports 753% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 27 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 90 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.

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis's safety score of 28.24 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 0.7% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.

Safety Score

28.24 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#3029

See peer comparison

State Rank (IN)

#48

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

461

across 11 crime categories

Where Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

28 safer than 0% 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%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis percentile rank 0.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #3029 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis reports 753% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$10,762
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,891
Avg Net Price
$11,668
Median Debt
$20,000
Pell Grant Recipients
37%
How does this cost rank in IN? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
76%
SAT Average
1139
SAT Math Range
510–610
ACT Average
25
ACT Range
21–29

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$47,173
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,198
Loan Repayment (3yr)
68%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 25,497 enrolled students, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is in the largest 3% 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 only

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 51% (305 → 461 incidents)

250300350400450500 202120222023 305 461 ▲ +51.1%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 131512
Arson 783
Burglary 637655
Fondling 426043
Incest 001
Motor Vehicle Theft 26416295
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 010
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 658788
Robbery 7128
Statutory Rape 010

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 27 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

90 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
90 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 21 146
Drugs 2023 8 2
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 21 47
Drugs 2023 67 41
Drugs 2023 0 21
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 53 104
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 26 6
Liquor 2023 36 50
Liquor 2023 23 98
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 42 155
Liquor 2023 158 670
Liquor 2023 11 52
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 46 984
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 37

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis 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

IN

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

28.24 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#3,029
Enrollment
25,497
Data year
2023

CA

Fresno City College

0.95 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,562
Enrollment
25,285
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis nationally (rank #3029), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis safe?
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis has a safety score of 28.24 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #3,029 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in IN.
Does Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis have fire safety data?
Yes. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 27 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis's Safety Profile

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN enrolls 25,497 students and has a safety score of 28.24 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #3029 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 422 in 2022 to 461 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 27 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis's 28.24 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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