Safety Score
1.26 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Jacksonville, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Jacksonville 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 3,957-student campus.
- 1.26
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,717
- Rank of 3,050
- #96
- FL rank
- 3,957
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Jacksonville University reports 1.26 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,717 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 53% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.26
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,717
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 53%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 5
- 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
Jacksonville University decreased from 10 to 5 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 changesJacksonville University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Jacksonville, FL, enrolling approximately 3,957 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 20 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #96 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,957 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 Jacksonville University is "Rape" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 1.98 incidents per 1,000 students, Jacksonville University reports 36% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. 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
#1717
See peer comparison
State Rank (FL)
#96
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Where Jacksonville 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 47% 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
Jacksonville University percentile rank 43.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1717 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Jacksonville University reports 36% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $47,830
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $47,830
- Avg Net Price
- $25,180
- Median Debt
- $22,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 31%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 57%
- SAT Average
- 1205
- SAT Math Range
- 520–620
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 22–27
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 54%
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $61,991
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $68,010
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 65%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyJacksonville University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (5 → 5 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 53 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 23 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 50 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 20 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Jacksonville 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
Jacksonville University
1.26 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Davidson-Davie Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
AL
Bevill State Community College
0.25 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Davidson-Davie Community College
Lexington, NC · 3,959 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Bevill State Community College
Jasper, AL · 3,946 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
James A. Rhodes State College
Lima, OH · 3,968 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
Babson College
Babson Park, MA · 3,943 enrolled
Safety Score 9.38
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, MA · 3,973 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Jacksonville University nationally (rank #1717), regardless of size or state.
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
National Rank #1716
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
National Rank #1718
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
National Rank #1715
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
National Rank #1719
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY
National Rank #1714
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jacksonville University safe?
Jacksonville University has a safety score of 1.26 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,717 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Jacksonville University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Jacksonville University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does Jacksonville University have fire safety data?
Yes. Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville University's Safety Profile
Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL enrolls 3,957 students and has a safety score of 1.26 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1717 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 10 in 2022 to 5 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
Jacksonville University's 1.26 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Jacksonville 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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