Safety Score
1.41 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
York, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
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 707-student campus.
- 1.41
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,774
- Rank of 3,050
- #61
- PA rank
- 707
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York reports 1.41 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,774 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.41
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,774
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 0
- 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
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York decreased from 1 to 0 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 changesPennsylvania State University-Penn State York is a Public institution located in York, PA, enrolling approximately 707 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 1 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #61 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 707 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is "Rape" with 1 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 8.19 incidents per 1,000 students, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York reports 83% 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
#1774
See peer comparison
State Rank (PA)
#61
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York percentile rank 41.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1774 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York reports 83% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $15,208
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $25,392
- Avg Net Price
- $19,047
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 97%
- SAT Average
- 1140
- SAT Math Range
- 520–625
- ACT Range
- 22–28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 14%
- Retention Rate
- 77%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $55,620
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $63,435
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 79%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyPennsylvania State University-Penn State York: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 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
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 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York 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).
PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York
1.41 incidents / 1,000 students
KS
Sterling College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Sterling College
Sterling, KS · 707 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville
Crossville, TN · 706 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR · 706 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC · 708 enrolled
Safety Score 40.96
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
Pulaski, TN · 705 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York nationally (rank #1774), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York safe?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York has a safety score of 1.41 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,774 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's Safety Profile
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York in York, PA enrolls 707 students and has a safety score of 1.41 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1774 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 1 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
What this means for you
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's 1.41 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York 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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