Plymouth, NH · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Plymouth 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 3,839-student campus.

3.91
Incidents / 1k students
#2,438
Rank of 3,050
#15
NH rank
3,839
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Plymouth State University reports 3.91 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,438 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 81% of ranked campuses its size.

3.91
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,438
of 3,050 ranked nationally
81%
report fewer incidents than this campus
8
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

Plymouth State University increased from 4 to 8 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

Plymouth State University is a Public institution located in Plymouth, NH, enrolling approximately 3,839 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 20 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NH, it ranks #15 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,839 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 Plymouth State University is "Rape" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NH averaging 0.42 incidents per 1,000 students, Plymouth State University reports 836% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. 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

3.91 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2438

See peer comparison

State Rank (NH)

#15

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

8

across 11 crime categories

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

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

4 safer than 19% 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

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

Safety percentile vs. peers

Plymouth State University percentile rank 20.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2438 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Plymouth State University reports 836% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$14,626
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,566
Avg Net Price
$19,216
Median Debt
$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
How does this cost rank in NH? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
88%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
68%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,466
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,304
Loan Repayment (3yr)
78%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Plymouth State University: on-campus incidents by year

Stable 0% (8 → 8 incidents)

246810 202120222023 8 8 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 010
Fondling 311
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 527
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 1 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 13 532
Weapons 2023 0 1
Drugs 2022 0 1
Liquor 2022 10 284
Weapons 2022 0 1
Drugs 2021 0 3
Liquor 2021 13 254
Weapons 2021 0 0

Plymouth 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

NH

Plymouth State University

3.91 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,438
Enrollment
3,839
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO · 3,840 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
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Brooklyn, NY · 3,846 enrolled
Safety Score 0.52
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN · 3,831 enrolled
Safety Score 1.57
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL · 3,853 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC · 3,824 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Plymouth State University nationally (rank #2438), regardless of size or state.

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
National Rank #2437
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
National Rank #2439
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
National Rank #2436
University at Albany
Albany, NY
National Rank #2440
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, PA
National Rank #2435

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plymouth State University safe?
Plymouth State University has a safety score of 3.91 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,438 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Plymouth State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Plymouth State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NH.
Does Plymouth State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Plymouth State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Plymouth State University's Safety Profile

Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH enrolls 3,839 students and has a safety score of 3.91 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2438 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 4 in 2022 to 8 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Plymouth State University's 3.91 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

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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