NC Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

North Carolina State University at Raleigh — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

RALEIGH, NC · 37,323 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 233 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 2.57 per 1,000 students · national rank #2163.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 37,323 enrolled

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 37,323 enrolled

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a Public institution located in RALEIGH, NC, enrolling approximately 37,323 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 233 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 2.57 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2163 nationally and #74 within NC.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 233 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 2.57 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2163 and #74 within NC out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 37,323 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is "fondling" with 129 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 46 in 2021 to 45 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 2.77 incidents per 1,000 students, North Carolina State University at Raleigh reports 7% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 78 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 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 scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

2.57 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2163

See peer comparison

State Rank (NC)

#74

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

45

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

North Carolina State University at Raleigh percentile rank 61.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2163 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

North Carolina State University at Raleigh reports 7% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,799
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,847
Avg Net Price
$17,303
Median Debt
$20,121
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
42%
SAT Average
1376
SAT Math Range
650–750
ACT Average
30
ACT Range
28–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
94%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$57,623
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,758
Loan Repayment (3yr)
703000%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 406
arson 300
burglary 8916
fondling 1110810
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 866
murder 000
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 11185
robbery 013
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Total Fires Injuries Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 11 24
liquor 2023 54 211
weapons 2023 5 5
drugs 2022 11 69
liquor 2022 3 218
weapons 2022 2 0
drugs 2021 17 82
liquor 2021 10 332
weapons 2021 3 5

North Carolina State University at Raleigh vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

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NC

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

2.57% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$37,323
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh safe?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh has a safety score of 2.57 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2163 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect North Carolina State University at Raleigh?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does North Carolina State University at Raleigh compare to similar schools?
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within NC. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh have fire safety data?
Yes. North Carolina State University at Raleigh 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh's Safety Profile

North Carolina State University at Raleigh in RALEIGH, NC enrolls 37,323 students and has a safety score of 2.57 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2163 nationally.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents decreased from 142 in 2022 to 45 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

Campus Safety Guides

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Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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