Raleigh, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Saint Augustine's 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 943-student campus.

18.03
Incidents / 1k students
#2,996
Rank of 3,050
#113
NC rank
943
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Saint Augustine's University reports 18.03 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,996 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

18.03
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,996
of 3,050 ranked nationally
12
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

-7 reported incidents

Saint Augustine's University decreased from 19 to 12 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

Saint Augustine's University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Raleigh, NC, enrolling approximately 943 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 49 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #113 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 943 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 Saint Augustine's University is "Burglary" with 40 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 2.34 incidents per 1,000 students, Saint Augustine's University reports 671% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 5 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.

Saint Augustine's University's safety score of 18.03 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 1.8% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.

Safety Score

18.03 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2996

See peer comparison

State Rank (NC)

#113

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

12

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Saint Augustine's University percentile rank 1.8%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2996 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Saint Augustine's University reports 671% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$16,896
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,896
Avg Net Price
$24,313
Median Debt
$29,669
Pell Grant Recipients
51%
How does this cost rank in NC? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
34%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
30%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$26,999
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,730
Loan Repayment (3yr)
44%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Saint Augustine's University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 33% (18 → 12 incidents)

101520 202120222023 18 12 ▼ -33.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 101
Arson 000
Burglary 71815
Fondling 001
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 300
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 101
Robbery 010
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 5 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 6 22
Liquor 2023 0 3
Weapons 2023 1 2
Drugs 2022 1 75
Liquor 2022 0 23
Weapons 2022 0 3
Drugs 2021 4 58
Liquor 2021 0 10
Weapons 2021 3 1

Saint Augustine's 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

NC

Saint Augustine's University

18.03 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,996
Enrollment
943
Data year
2023

OH

Lake Erie College

6.37 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,711
Enrollment
942
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Saint Augustine's University nationally (rank #2996), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Augustine's University safe?
Saint Augustine's University has a safety score of 18.03 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,996 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Saint Augustine's University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Saint Augustine's University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does Saint Augustine's University have fire safety data?
Yes. Saint Augustine's University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 5 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Saint Augustine's University's Safety Profile

Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, NC enrolls 943 students and has a safety score of 18.03 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2996 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 19 in 2022 to 12 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 5 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Saint Augustine's University's 18.03 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

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