Stillwater, OK · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Oklahoma 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 26,043-student campus.

1.96
Incidents / 1k students
#1,987
Rank of 3,050
#45
OK rank
26,043
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus reports 1.96 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,987 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 63% of ranked campuses its size.

1.96
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,987
of 3,050 ranked nationally
63%
report fewer incidents than this campus
34
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

-10 reported incidents

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus decreased from 44 to 34 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 State University-Main Campus is a Public institution located in Stillwater, OK, enrolling approximately 26,043 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 115 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OK, it ranks #45 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 26,043 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is "Rape" with 41 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OK averaging 4.22 incidents per 1,000 students, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus reports 54% fewer 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.

Safety Score

1.96 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1987

See peer comparison

State Rank (OK)

#45

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

34

across 11 crime categories

Where Oklahoma 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

2 safer than 37% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus percentile rank 34.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1987 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus reports 54% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$10,234
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,754
Avg Net Price
$17,447
Median Debt
$20,500
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
How does this cost rank in OK? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Average
1150
SAT Math Range
510–620
ACT Average
24
ACT Range
20–27

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
85%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,855
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,413
Loan Repayment (3yr)
75%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 26,043 enrolled students, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is in the largest 3% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 8% (37 → 34 incidents)

30354045 202120222023 37 34 ▼ -8.1%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 502
Arson 000
Burglary 121611
Fondling 4124
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 206
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 111614
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 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 9 32
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 18 221
Weapons 2023 1 0
Weapons 2023 4 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 4 14
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 17 251
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 5 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 12 30
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 15 338
Weapons 2021 1 0
Weapons 2021 2 2

Oklahoma 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).

Selected

OK

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

1.96 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,987
Enrollment
26,043
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA · 26,041 enrolled
Safety Score 2.04
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · 26,068 enrolled
Safety Score 7.52
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA · 26,073 enrolled
Safety Score 0.23
Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH · 26,106 enrolled
Safety Score 1.72
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · 25,924 enrolled
Safety Score 9.61

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Oklahoma State University-Main Campus nationally (rank #1987), regardless of size or state.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM
National Rank #1986
University of Minnesota-Morris
Morris, MN
National Rank #1988
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ
National Rank #1985
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN
National Rank #1989
Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
National Rank #1984

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus safe?
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has a safety score of 1.96 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,987 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Oklahoma State University-Main Campus compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OK.
Does Oklahoma State University-Main Campus have fire safety data?
Yes. Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's Safety Profile

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus in Stillwater, OK enrolls 26,043 students and has a safety score of 1.96 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1987 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 44 in 2022 to 34 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's 1.96 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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