Kansas City, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Kansas City 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 2,048-student campus.

0.98
Incidents / 1k students
#1,578
Rank of 3,050
#24
MO rank
2,048
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Kansas City University reports 0.98 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,578 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 52% of ranked campuses its size.

0.98
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,578
of 3,050 ranked nationally
52%
safer than ranked campuses its size
2
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

+2 reported incidents

Kansas City University increased from 0 to 2 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

Kansas City University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Kansas City, MO, enrolling approximately 2,048 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 2 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #24 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,048 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 Kansas City University is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 4.01 incidents per 1,000 students, Kansas City University reports 76% 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 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.

Safety Score

0.98 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1578

See peer comparison

State Rank (MO)

#24

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Where Kansas City 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 52% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 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

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Kansas City University percentile rank 48.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1578 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Kansas City University reports 76% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Kansas City University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising

-10123 202120222023 0 2 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 200
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Kansas City 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

MO

Kansas City University

0.98 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,578
Enrollment
2,048
Data year
2023

NY

Hamilton College

14.16 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,968
Enrollment
2,048
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY · 2,048 enrolled
Safety Score 14.16
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA · 2,047 enrolled
Safety Score 0.49
Assumption University
Worcester, MA · 2,046 enrolled
Safety Score 3.42
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM · 2,044 enrolled
Safety Score 1.96
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA · 2,052 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Kansas City University nationally (rank #1578), regardless of size or state.

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
National Rank #1577
Montana State University-Northern
Havre, MT
National Rank #1579
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
National Rank #1576
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Rootstown, OH
National Rank #1580
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
National Rank #1575

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kansas City University safe?
Kansas City University has a safety score of 0.98 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,578 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Kansas City University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Kansas City University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Kansas City 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 Kansas City University's Safety Profile

Kansas City University in Kansas City, MO enrolls 2,048 students and has a safety score of 0.98 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1578 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.

What this means for you

Kansas City University's 0.98 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

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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