Safety Score
2.69 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
New Brunswick, NJ · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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 50,617-student campus.
- 2.69
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,191
- Rank of 3,050
- #56
- NJ rank
- 50,617
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Rutgers University-New Brunswick reports 2.69 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,191 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 72% of ranked campuses its size.
- 2.69
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,191
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 72%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 60
- 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
Rutgers University-New Brunswick decreased from 70 to 60 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 changesRutgers University-New Brunswick is a Public institution located in New Brunswick, NJ, enrolling approximately 50,617 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 209 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NJ, it ranks #56 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 50,617 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 Rutgers University-New Brunswick is "Burglary" with 75 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NJ averaging 2.26 incidents per 1,000 students, Rutgers University-New Brunswick reports 19% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 49 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 162 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
#2191
See peer comparison
State Rank (NJ)
#56
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
60
across 11 crime categories
Where Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
3 safer than 28% 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
Rutgers University-New Brunswick percentile rank 28.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2191 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Rutgers University-New Brunswick reports 19% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $17,929
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,441
- Avg Net Price
- $24,406
- Median Debt
- $21,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 58%
- SAT Average
- 1410
- SAT Math Range
- 660–770
- ACT Average
- 30
- ACT Range
- 28–33
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 84%
- Retention Rate
- 93%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $61,263
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $74,479
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 78%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 50,617 enrolled students, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in the largest 1% 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 onlyRutgers University-New Brunswick: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 24% (79 → 60 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 9 | 10 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Burglary | 24 | 15 | 36 |
| Fondling | 9 | 17 | 9 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 14 | 16 | 17 |
| Robbery | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 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 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
162 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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).
NJ
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
2.69 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
3.61 incidents / 1,000 students
WV
American Public University System
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · 50,399 enrolled
Safety Score 3.61
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · 50,187 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · 51,316 enrolled
Safety Score 4.58
Houston Community College
Houston, TX · 49,749 enrolled
Safety Score 0.46
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · 49,605 enrolled
Safety Score 2.64
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Rutgers University-New Brunswick nationally (rank #2191), regardless of size or state.
The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX
National Rank #2190
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA
National Rank #2192
Ensign College
Salt Lake City, UT
National Rank #2189
South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA
National Rank #2193
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT
National Rank #2188
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick safe?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has a safety score of 2.69 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,191 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Rutgers University-New Brunswick compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NJ.
Does Rutgers University-New Brunswick have fire safety data?
Yes. Rutgers University-New Brunswick reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 49 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Safety Profile
Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Brunswick, NJ enrolls 50,617 students and has a safety score of 2.69 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2191 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 70 in 2022 to 60 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 49 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's 2.69 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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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