Safety Score
3.94 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Philadelphia, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
La Salle 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 3,554-student campus.
- 3.94
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,448
- Rank of 3,050
- #103
- PA rank
- 3,554
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
La Salle University reports 3.94 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,448 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 81% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.94
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,448
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 81%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 11
- 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
La Salle University decreased from 12 to 11 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 changesLa Salle University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, PA, enrolling approximately 3,554 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 32 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #103 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,554 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 La Salle University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 3.32 incidents per 1,000 students, La Salle University reports 19% 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 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
#2448
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#103
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
11
across 11 crime categories
Where La Salle 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
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
La Salle University percentile rank 19.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2448 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
La Salle University reports 19% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $37,800
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,800
- Avg Net Price
- $19,409
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 97%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 58%
- Retention Rate
- 74%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $53,701
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $67,416
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 76%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLa Salle University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 22% (9 → 11 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 99 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 46 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 27 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
La Salle 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).
PA
La Salle University
3.94 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
St. Francis College
1.69 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
1.41 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY · 3,552 enrolled
Safety Score 1.69
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, PA · 3,558 enrolled
Safety Score 1.41
Cameron University
Lawton, OK · 3,559 enrolled
Safety Score 1.69
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · 3,559 enrolled
Safety Score 11.80
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC · 3,548 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest La Salle University nationally (rank #2448), regardless of size or state.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
National Rank #2447
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
National Rank #2449
Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV
National Rank #2446
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
National Rank #2450
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
National Rank #2445
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Salle University safe?
La Salle University has a safety score of 3.94 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,448 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at La Salle University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does La Salle University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does La Salle University have fire safety data?
Yes. La Salle 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 La Salle University's Safety Profile
La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA enrolls 3,554 students and has a safety score of 3.94 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2448 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 11 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
La Salle University's 3.94 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh La Salle 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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