Oklahoma City, OK · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Oklahoma City 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 2,763-student campus.

8.69
Incidents / 1k students
#2,840
Rank of 3,050
#51
OK rank
2,763
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Oklahoma City University reports 8.69 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,840 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 95% of ranked campuses its size.

8.69
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,840
of 3,050 ranked nationally
95%
report fewer incidents than this campus
23
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

+9 reported incidents

Oklahoma City University increased from 14 to 23 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

Oklahoma City University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Oklahoma City, OK, enrolling approximately 2,763 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 46 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OK, it ranks #51 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,763 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 Oklahoma City University is "Burglary" with 30 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OK averaging 1.16 incidents per 1,000 students, Oklahoma City University reports 650% more 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

8.69 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2840

See peer comparison

State Rank (OK)

#51

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

23

across 11 crime categories

Where Oklahoma City University 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

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%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Oklahoma City University percentile rank 6.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2840 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Oklahoma City University reports 650% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$35,648
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,648
Avg Net Price
$22,857
Median Debt
$20,835
Pell Grant Recipients
24%
How does this cost rank in OK? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Average
1177
SAT Math Range
510–610
ACT Average
25
ACT Range
21–27

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
84%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,312
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,655
Loan Repayment (3yr)
79%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Oklahoma City University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 156% (9 → 23 incidents)

510152025 202120222023 9 23 ▲ +155.6%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 010
Arson 000
Burglary 16104
Fondling 002
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 200
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 533
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 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 1
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 3 0
Liquor 2022 2 7
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 2 1
Liquor 2021 0 7
Weapons 2021 0 0

Oklahoma City 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

OK

Oklahoma City University

8.69 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,840
Enrollment
2,763
Data year
2023

PA

Lafayette College

5.43 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,624
Enrollment
2,764
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · 2,763 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lafayette College
Easton, PA · 2,764 enrolled
Safety Score 5.43
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA · 2,761 enrolled
Safety Score 0.36
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL · 2,767 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Rappahannock Community College
Glenns, VA · 2,767 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Oklahoma City University nationally (rank #2840), regardless of size or state.

St. John's College
Annapolis, MD
National Rank #2839
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
National Rank #2841
Hanover College
Hanover, IN
National Rank #2838
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
National Rank #2842
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
National Rank #2837

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oklahoma City University safe?
Oklahoma City University has a safety score of 8.69 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,840 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Oklahoma City University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Oklahoma City University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OK.
Does Oklahoma City University have fire safety data?
Yes. Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City University's Safety Profile

Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK enrolls 2,763 students and has a safety score of 8.69 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2840 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 increased from 14 in 2022 to 23 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

Oklahoma City University's 8.69 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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