Safety Score
0.48 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Oklahoma City, OK · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
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 4,134-student campus.
- 0.48
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,304
- Rank of 3,050
- #23
- OK rank
- 4,134
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City reports 0.48 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,304 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 63% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.48
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,304
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 63%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 2
- 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
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City increased from 1 to 2 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 changesOklahoma State University-Oklahoma City is a Public institution located in Oklahoma City, OK, enrolling approximately 4,134 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 5 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OK, it ranks #23 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 4,134 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 State University-Oklahoma City is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OK averaging 2.03 incidents per 1,000 students, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City reports 76% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. 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.
National Rank
#1304
Above-average safety
State Rank (OK)
#23
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Where Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 63% 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
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City percentile rank 57.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1304 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City reports 76% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $3,779
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $9,564
- Avg Net Price
- $7,081
- Median Debt
- $14,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 14%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $35,073
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $41,307
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 57%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyOklahoma State University-Oklahoma City: on-campus incidents by year
Stable 0% (2 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City 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).
OK
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
0.48 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Taft College
0.48 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Clark Atlanta University
5.56 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Taft College
Taft, CA · 4,135 enrolled
Safety Score 0.48
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA · 4,135 enrolled
Safety Score 5.56
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL · 4,136 enrolled
Safety Score 0.24
Howard College
Big Spring, TX · 4,136 enrolled
Safety Score 0.24
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT · 4,137 enrolled
Safety Score 3.63
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City nationally (rank #1304), regardless of size or state.
Taft College
Taft, CA
National Rank #1303
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
National Rank #1305
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
National Rank #1302
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL
National Rank #1306
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
National Rank #1301
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City safe?
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City has a safety score of 0.48 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,304 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OK.
Does Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City's Safety Profile
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, OK enrolls 4,134 students and has a safety score of 0.48 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1304 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 2 in 2023.
What this means for you
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City's 0.48 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City 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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