Safety Score
2.86 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Kansas City, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Rockhurst 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 3,496-student campus.
- 2.86
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,231
- Rank of 3,050
- #43
- MO rank
- 3,496
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Rockhurst University reports 2.86 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,231 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 73% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.86
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,231
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 73%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 5
- 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
Rockhurst University increased from 2 to 5 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 changesRockhurst University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Kansas City, MO, enrolling approximately 3,496 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 13 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #43 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,496 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 Rockhurst University is "Rape" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 2.00 incidents per 1,000 students, Rockhurst University reports 43% 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 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
#2231
See peer comparison
State Rank (MO)
#43
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
5
across 11 crime categories
Where Rockhurst 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 27% 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
Rockhurst University percentile rank 26.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2231 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Rockhurst University reports 43% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $44,966
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $44,966
- Avg Net Price
- $25,884
- Median Debt
- $18,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 20%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 70%
- SAT Average
- 1120
- ACT Average
- 23
- ACT Range
- 19–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 75%
- Retention Rate
- 79%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $61,371
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $67,102
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 82%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyRockhurst University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 17% (6 → 5 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 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
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 27 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 11 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 39 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 14 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 42 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Rockhurst 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).
MO
Rockhurst University
2.86 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Manhattan College
0.86 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Atlanta Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Manhattan College
Bronx, NY · 3,495 enrolled
Safety Score 0.86
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA · 3,493 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL · 3,501 enrolled
Safety Score 6.00
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA · 3,490 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD · 3,507 enrolled
Safety Score 2.85
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Rockhurst University nationally (rank #2231), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rockhurst University safe?
Rockhurst University has a safety score of 2.86 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,231 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Rockhurst University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Rockhurst University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Rockhurst University have fire safety data?
Yes. Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst University's Safety Profile
Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO enrolls 3,496 students and has a safety score of 2.86 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2231 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 5 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
Rockhurst University's 2.86 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Rockhurst 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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