Safety Score
8.34 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Jefferson City, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Lincoln 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 1,799-student campus.
- 8.34
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,823
- Rank of 3,050
- #59
- MO rank
- 1,799
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Lincoln University reports 8.34 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,823 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 8.34
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,823
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 6
- 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
Lincoln University decreased from 13 to 6 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 changesLincoln University is a Public institution located in Jefferson City, MO, enrolling approximately 1,799 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 25 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #59 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,799 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 Lincoln University is "Burglary" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 1.33 incidents per 1,000 students, Lincoln University reports 525% 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 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.
National Rank
#2823
See peer comparison
State Rank (MO)
#59
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
6
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Lincoln University percentile rank 7.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2823 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Lincoln University reports 525% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $9,796
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $17,692
- Avg Net Price
- $19,092
- Median Debt
- $28,875
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 49%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 22%
- Retention Rate
- 60%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $32,185
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $39,463
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 59%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLincoln University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (6 → 6 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Fondling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 3 | 6 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 2 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 18 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 8 |
Lincoln 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).
MO
Lincoln University
8.34 incidents / 1,000 students
OH
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
OK
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
4.45 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville, OH · 1,799 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK · 1,799 enrolled
Safety Score 4.45
Tulsa Welding School-Houston
Houston, TX · 1,799 enrolled
Safety Score 1.11
Concord University
Athens, WV · 1,798 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
Nashville, TN · 1,800 enrolled
Safety Score 1.11
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Lincoln University nationally (rank #2823), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lincoln University safe?
Lincoln University has a safety score of 8.34 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,823 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Lincoln University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lincoln University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Lincoln University have fire safety data?
Yes. Lincoln 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 Lincoln University's Safety Profile
Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO enrolls 1,799 students and has a safety score of 8.34 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2823 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 decreased from 13 in 2022 to 6 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
Lincoln University's 8.34 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Lincoln 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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