Safety Score
1.34 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Fargo, ND · Clery Act 2023 · Public
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
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 11,952-student campus.
- 1.34
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,743
- Rank of 3,050
- #12
- ND rank
- 11,952
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
North Dakota State University-Main Campus reports 1.34 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,743 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 54% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.34
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,743
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 54%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 15
- 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
North Dakota State University-Main Campus increased from 9 to 15 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 changesNorth Dakota State University-Main Campus is a Public institution located in Fargo, ND, enrolling approximately 11,952 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 40 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ND, it ranks #12 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 11,952 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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus is "Rape" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ND averaging 0.84 incidents per 1,000 students, North Dakota State University-Main Campus reports 60% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 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
#1743
See peer comparison
State Rank (ND)
#12
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
15
across 11 crime categories
Where North Dakota State University-Main Campus sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 46% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
North Dakota State University-Main Campus percentile rank 42.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1743 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
North Dakota State University-Main Campus reports 60% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $11,110
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $15,764
- Avg Net Price
- $15,543
- Median Debt
- $23,199
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 20%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 95%
- SAT Average
- 1150
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 19–25
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 64%
- Retention Rate
- 78%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $54,312
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $62,203
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 92%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNorth Dakota State University-Main Campus: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 6% (16 → 15 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 30 | 87 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 47 | 101 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 24 | 173 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
North Dakota State University-Main Campus 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).
ND
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
1.34 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Touro University
0.25 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Tyler Junior College
1.09 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Touro University
New York City, NY · 11,953 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX · 11,977 enrolled
Safety Score 1.09
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA · 11,979 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA · 11,920 enrolled
Safety Score 2.27
Nassau Community College
East Garden City, NY · 11,984 enrolled
Safety Score 0.58
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest North Dakota State University-Main Campus nationally (rank #1743), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Dakota State University-Main Campus safe?
North Dakota State University-Main Campus has a safety score of 1.34 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,743 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at North Dakota State University-Main Campus?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does North Dakota State University-Main Campus compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ND.
Does North Dakota State University-Main Campus have fire safety data?
Yes. North Dakota State University-Main Campus reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Safety Profile
North Dakota State University-Main Campus in Fargo, ND enrolls 11,952 students and has a safety score of 1.34 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1743 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 9 in 2022 to 15 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
North Dakota State University-Main Campus's 1.34 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh North Dakota State University-Main Campus 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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