Safety Score
8.81 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Baltimore, MD · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Loyola University Maryland
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 5,107-student campus.
- 8.81
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,847
- Rank of 3,050
- #45
- MD rank
- 5,107
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Loyola University Maryland reports 8.81 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,847 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 95% of ranked campuses its size.
- 8.81
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,847
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 95%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 12
- 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
Loyola University Maryland decreased from 13 to 12 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 changesLoyola University Maryland is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Baltimore, MD, enrolling approximately 5,107 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 39 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MD, it ranks #45 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,107 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Loyola University Maryland is "Rape" with 21 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MD averaging 1.17 incidents per 1,000 students, Loyola University Maryland reports 651% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 3 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 45 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
#2847
See peer comparison
State Rank (MD)
#45
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
12
across 11 crime categories
Where Loyola University Maryland sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
9 safer than 5% 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
Loyola University Maryland percentile rank 6.7%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2847 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Loyola University Maryland reports 651% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $57,150
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $57,150
- Avg Net Price
- $30,574
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 20%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 75%
- SAT Average
- 1290
- SAT Math Range
- 580–680
- ACT Range
- 28–32
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 80%
- Retention Rate
- 87%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $64,453
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $82,652
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 84%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLoyola University Maryland: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 14% (14 → 12 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Fondling | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 8 | 5 | 8 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 32 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 71 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 39 |
Loyola University Maryland 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).
MD
Loyola University Maryland
8.81 incidents / 1,000 students
MD
Harford Community College
0.20 incidents / 1,000 students
OR
Oregon Institute of Technology
0.78 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD · 5,108 enrolled
Safety Score 0.20
Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR · 5,103 enrolled
Safety Score 0.78
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · 5,114 enrolled
Safety Score 1.56
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX · 5,114 enrolled
Safety Score 2.15
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC · 5,115 enrolled
Safety Score 1.17
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Loyola University Maryland nationally (rank #2847), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loyola University Maryland safe?
Loyola University Maryland has a safety score of 8.81 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,847 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Loyola University Maryland?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Loyola University Maryland compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MD.
Does Loyola University Maryland have fire safety data?
Yes. Loyola University Maryland reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Loyola University Maryland's Safety Profile
Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, MD enrolls 5,107 students and has a safety score of 8.81 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2847 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 12 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Loyola University Maryland's 8.81 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Loyola University Maryland 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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