Safety Score
0.38 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Saint Cloud, MN · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Saint Cloud 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 10,514-student campus.
- 0.38
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,222
- Rank of 3,050
- #28
- MN rank
- 10,514
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Saint Cloud State University reports 0.38 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,222 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 68% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.38
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,222
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 68%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 1
- 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
Saint Cloud State University decreased from 8 to 1 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 changesSaint Cloud State University is a Public institution located in Saint Cloud, MN, enrolling approximately 10,514 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 17 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MN, it ranks #28 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 10,514 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 Saint Cloud State University is "Rape" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MN averaging 1.19 incidents per 1,000 students, Saint Cloud State University reports 68% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 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
#1222
Above-average safety
State Rank (MN)
#28
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where Saint Cloud State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 68% 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
Saint Cloud State University percentile rank 59.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1222 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Saint Cloud State University reports 68% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $10,245
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $10,245
- Avg Net Price
- $13,529
- Median Debt
- $21,058
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 22%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 95%
- SAT Average
- 1092
- SAT Math Range
- 515–645
- ACT Average
- 21
- ACT Range
- 17–25
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 44%
- Retention Rate
- 71%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,215
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $55,813
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 78%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySaint Cloud State University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 87% (8 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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
27 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 41 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 32 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Saint Cloud 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).
MN
Saint Cloud State University
0.38 incidents / 1,000 students
MD
Prince George's Community College
0.48 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Community College of Allegheny County
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD · 10,513 enrolled
Safety Score 0.48
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · 10,451 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC · 10,443 enrolled
Safety Score 0.48
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA · 10,437 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA · 10,433 enrolled
Safety Score 4.98
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Saint Cloud State University nationally (rank #1222), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Cloud State University safe?
Saint Cloud State University has a safety score of 0.38 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,222 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Saint Cloud State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Saint Cloud State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MN.
Does Saint Cloud State University have fire safety data?
Yes. Saint Cloud State 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 Saint Cloud State University's Safety Profile
Saint Cloud State University in Saint Cloud, MN enrolls 10,514 students and has a safety score of 0.38 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1222 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 8 in 2022 to 1 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
Saint Cloud State University's 0.38 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Saint Cloud State 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
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.
PlainCampus is for informational purposes only and does not constitute safety, security, legal, or enrollment advice; the data describes reported on-campus activity, it is not a complete picture of safety at any campus and cannot predict any individual student's experience. See our appropriate use guidance.