Safety Score
3.19 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Radford, VA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Radford 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 7,531-student campus.
- 3.19
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,310
- Rank of 3,050
- #53
- VA rank
- 7,531
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Radford University reports 3.19 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,310 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 76% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.19
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,310
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 76%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 11
- 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
Radford University decreased from 16 to 11 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 changesRadford University is a Public institution located in Radford, VA, enrolling approximately 7,531 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 41 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within VA, it ranks #53 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 7,531 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Radford University is "Aggravated Assault" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in VA averaging 0.90 incidents per 1,000 students, Radford University reports 253% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 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.
National Rank
#2310
See peer comparison
State Rank (VA)
#53
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
11
across 11 crime categories
Where Radford 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
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
Radford University percentile rank 24.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2310 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Radford University reports 253% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $12,548
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $25,633
- Avg Net Price
- $14,578
- Median Debt
- $24,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 37%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 90%
- SAT Average
- 1060
- SAT Math Range
- 450–560
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 19–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 49%
- Retention Rate
- 76%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $44,830
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $53,739
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 77%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyRadford University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 21% (14 → 11 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Fondling | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 2 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 13 | 81 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 29 | 44 |
Radford 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).
VA
Radford University
3.19 incidents / 1,000 students
CO
Aims Community College
0.40 incidents / 1,000 students
ME
University of Southern Maine
3.72 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO · 7,529 enrolled
Safety Score 0.40
University of Southern Maine
Gorham, ME · 7,528 enrolled
Safety Score 3.72
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS · 7,520 enrolled
Safety Score 0.13
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX · 7,544 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL · 7,578 enrolled
Safety Score 0.26
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Radford University nationally (rank #2310), regardless of size or state.
University of Portland
Portland, OR
National Rank #2309
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA
National Rank #2311
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
National Rank #2308
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
National Rank #2312
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn, NY
National Rank #2307
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Radford University safe?
Radford University has a safety score of 3.19 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,310 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Radford University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Radford University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in VA.
Does Radford University have fire safety data?
Yes. Radford University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Radford University's Safety Profile
Radford University in Radford, VA enrolls 7,531 students and has a safety score of 3.19 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2310 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 16 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Radford University's 3.19 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Radford University 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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