Rochester, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Nazareth 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 2,439-student campus.

6.56
Incidents / 1k students
#2,721
Rank of 3,050
#176
NY rank
2,439
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Nazareth University reports 6.56 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,721 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 91% of ranked campuses its size.

6.56
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,721
of 3,050 ranked nationally
91%
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

-17 reported incidents

Nazareth University decreased from 28 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 changes

Nazareth University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Rochester, NY, enrolling approximately 2,439 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 48 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #176 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,439 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 Nazareth University is "Burglary" with 24 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 4.35 incidents per 1,000 students, Nazareth University reports 51% 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 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.

Safety Score

6.56 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2721

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#176

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

11

across 11 crime categories

Where Nazareth University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

7 safer than 9% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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

Nazareth University percentile rank 10.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2721 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Nazareth University reports 51% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$42,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,450
Avg Net Price
$29,357
Median Debt
$26,038
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Average
1216
SAT Math Range
540–670
ACT Range
23–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
85%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$47,717
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,458
Loan Repayment (3yr)
76%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Nazareth University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 22% (9 → 11 incidents)

0102030 202120222023 9 11 ▲ +22.2%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 010
Arson 000
Burglary 4146
Fondling 133
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 690
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

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

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 7
Liquor 2023 0 61
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 7
Liquor 2022 0 57
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 8
Liquor 2021 0 25
Weapons 2021 0 0

Nazareth 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

NY

Nazareth University

6.56 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,721
Enrollment
2,439
Data year
2023

FL

Flagler College

11.88 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,934
Enrollment
2,441
Data year
2023

MN

Hamline University

9.46 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,869
Enrollment
2,432
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL · 2,441 enrolled
Safety Score 11.88
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN · 2,432 enrolled
Safety Score 9.46
University of Puerto Rico-Carolina
Carolina, PR · 2,428 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Jackson, TN · 2,427 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH · 2,451 enrolled
Safety Score 0.41

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Nazareth University nationally (rank #2721), regardless of size or state.

Lasell University
Auburndale, MA
National Rank #2720
University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND
National Rank #2722
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
National Rank #2719
Westminster University
Salt Lake City, UT
National Rank #2723
Northwest College
Powell, WY
National Rank #2718

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nazareth University safe?
Nazareth University has a safety score of 6.56 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,721 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Nazareth University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Nazareth University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Nazareth University have fire safety data?
Yes. Nazareth University 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 Nazareth University's Safety Profile

Nazareth University in Rochester, NY enrolls 2,439 students and has a safety score of 6.56 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2721 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 28 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Nazareth University's 6.56 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

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