Saint Louis, MO · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Saint Louis 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 17,202-student campus.

6.34
Incidents / 1k students
#2,707
Rank of 3,050
#56
MO rank
17,202
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Saint Louis University reports 6.34 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,707 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 91% of ranked campuses its size.

6.34
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,707
of 3,050 ranked nationally
91%
report fewer incidents than this campus
64
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

-11 reported incidents

Saint Louis University decreased from 75 to 64 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 Louis University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Saint Louis, MO, enrolling approximately 17,202 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 216 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MO, it ranks #56 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 17,202 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 Louis University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 68 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MO averaging 1.67 incidents per 1,000 students, Saint Louis University reports 279% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 45 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.

Safety Score

6.34 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2707

See peer comparison

State Rank (MO)

#56

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

64

across 11 crime categories

Where Saint Louis University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

6 safer than 9% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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 Louis University percentile rank 11.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2707 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Saint Louis University reports 279% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$55,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$55,760
Avg Net Price
$24,398
Median Debt
$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients
17%
How does this cost rank in MO? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Average
1317
SAT Math Range
600–710
ACT Average
30
ACT Range
25–31

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
88%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$60,716
Median Earnings (10yr)
$70,783
Loan Repayment (3yr)
84%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 17,202 enrolled students, Saint Louis University is in the largest 5% 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 only

Saint Louis University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 17% (77 → 64 incidents)

6065707580 202120222023 77 64 ▼ -16.9%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 912
Arson 023
Burglary 42227
Fondling 6129
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 302414
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 141222
Robbery 120
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 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

45 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
45 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 8 24
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 119
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 3 1
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 19

Saint Louis 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

MO

Saint Louis University

6.34 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,707
Enrollment
17,202
Data year
2023

CA

Rio Hondo College

0.06 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#962
Enrollment
17,193
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA · 17,193 enrolled
Safety Score 0.06
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
San Jacinto, CA · 17,215 enrolled
Safety Score 0.46
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA · 17,152 enrolled
Safety Score 0.12
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS · 17,121 enrolled
Safety Score 0.29
Duke University
Durham, NC · 17,112 enrolled
Safety Score 7.42

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Saint Louis University nationally (rank #2707), regardless of size or state.

Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA
National Rank #2706
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
National Rank #2708
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MN
National Rank #2705
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver
Denver, CO
National Rank #2709
Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH
National Rank #2704

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Louis University safe?
Saint Louis University has a safety score of 6.34 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,707 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Saint Louis University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Saint Louis University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MO.
Does Saint Louis University have fire safety data?
Yes. Saint Louis University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Saint Louis University's Safety Profile

Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO enrolls 17,202 students and has a safety score of 6.34 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2707 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 75 in 2022 to 64 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Saint Louis University's 6.34 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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