Corvallis, OR · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Oregon State 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 35,622-student campus.

3.17
Incidents / 1k students
#2,304
Rank of 3,050
#25
OR rank
35,622
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Oregon State University reports 3.17 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,304 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 76% of ranked campuses its size.

3.17
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,304
of 3,050 ranked nationally
76%
report fewer incidents than this campus
74
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

-4 reported incidents

Oregon State University decreased from 78 to 74 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

Oregon State University is a Public institution located in Corvallis, OR, enrolling approximately 35,622 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 201 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within OR, it ranks #25 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 35,622 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 Oregon State University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 64 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in OR averaging 5.77 incidents per 1,000 students, Oregon State University reports 45% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 20 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 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

3.17 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2304

See peer comparison

State Rank (OR)

#25

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

74

across 11 crime categories

Where Oregon State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

3 safer than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Oregon State University percentile rank 24.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2304 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Oregon State University reports 45% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$14,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,190
Avg Net Price
$19,604
Median Debt
$21,221
Pell Grant Recipients
23%
How does this cost rank in OR? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Average
1290
SAT Math Range
560–700
ACT Average
25
ACT Range
24–31

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
88%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$50,843
Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,010
Loan Repayment (3yr)
76%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 35,622 enrolled students, Oregon State University is in the largest 2% 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

Oregon State University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 51% (49 → 74 incidents)

405060708090 202120222023 49 74 ▲ +51.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 697
Arson 230
Burglary 151812
Fondling 9155
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 311914
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 81211
Robbery 310
Statutory Rape 010

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 20 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

36 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
36 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 3 40
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 1 192
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 2
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 59
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 252

Oregon State 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

OR

Oregon State University

3.17 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,304
Enrollment
35,622
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Austin Community College District
Cedar Park, TX · 35,600 enrolled
Safety Score 4.02
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY · 35,279 enrolled
Safety Score 3.34
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · 35,260 enrolled
Safety Score 16.00
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · 36,062 enrolled
Safety Score 3.74
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT · 35,074 enrolled
Safety Score 1.77

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Oregon State University nationally (rank #2304), regardless of size or state.

Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY
National Rank #2303
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
National Rank #2305
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO
National Rank #2302
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
National Rank #2306
Coker University
Hartsville, SC
National Rank #2301

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oregon State University safe?
Oregon State University has a safety score of 3.17 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,304 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Oregon State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Oregon State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in OR.
Does Oregon State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Oregon State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 20 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Oregon State University's Safety Profile

Oregon State University in Corvallis, OR enrolls 35,622 students and has a safety score of 3.17 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2304 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 78 in 2022 to 74 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 20 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Oregon State University's 3.17 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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