Henderson, NV · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Nevada State 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 7,283-student campus.

0.82
Incidents / 1k students
#1,508
Rank of 3,050
#13
NV rank
7,283
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Nevada State University reports 0.82 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,508 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 55% of ranked campuses its size.

0.82
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,508
of 3,050 ranked nationally
55%
safer than ranked campuses its size
3
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

Nevada State University increased from 1 to 3 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

Nevada State University is a Public institution located in Henderson, NV, enrolling approximately 7,283 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NV, it ranks #13 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 7,283 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 Nevada State University is "Burglary" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NV averaging 2.05 incidents per 1,000 students, Nevada State University reports 60% fewer 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.

Safety Score

0.82 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1508

See peer comparison

State Rank (NV)

#13

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

3

across 11 crime categories

Where Nevada State 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 55% 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

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

Nevada State University percentile rank 50.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1508 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Nevada State University reports 60% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$6,765
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,833
Avg Net Price
$14,068
Median Debt
$19,691
Pell Grant Recipients
23%
How does this cost rank in NV? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
32%
Retention Rate
79%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$47,092
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,166
Loan Repayment (3yr)
69%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Nevada State University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 200% (1 → 3 incidents)

01234 202120222023 1 3 ▲ +200.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 100
Arson 000
Burglary 111
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 100
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

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 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 1 0
Liquor 2023 0 2
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Nevada State 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

NV

Nevada State University

0.82 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,508
Enrollment
7,283
Data year
2023

MO

Lindenwood University

1.10 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,650
Enrollment
7,288
Data year
2023

CA

West Valley College

1.51 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,818
Enrollment
7,272
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · 7,288 enrolled
Safety Score 1.10
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA · 7,272 enrolled
Safety Score 1.51
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA · 7,306 enrolled
Safety Score 5.20
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI · 7,313 enrolled
Safety Score 1.78
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK · 7,313 enrolled
Safety Score 0.68

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Nevada State University nationally (rank #1508), regardless of size or state.

Glen Oaks Community College
Centreville, MI
National Rank #1507
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Flushing, NY
National Rank #1509
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA
National Rank #1506
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria, LA
National Rank #1510
Collin County Community College District
Mckinney, TX
National Rank #1505

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nevada State University safe?
Nevada State University has a safety score of 0.82 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,508 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Nevada State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Nevada State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NV.
Does Nevada State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Nevada State 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 Nevada State University's Safety Profile

Nevada State University in Henderson, NV enrolls 7,283 students and has a safety score of 0.82 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1508 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 1 in 2022 to 3 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

Nevada State University's 0.82 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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