Safety Score
9.18 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Bronxville, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Sarah Lawrence College
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 1,743-student campus.
- 9.18
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,858
- Rank of 3,050
- #188
- NY rank
- 1,743
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Sarah Lawrence College reports 9.18 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,858 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 9.18
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,858
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 11
- 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
Sarah Lawrence College increased from 10 to 11 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 changesSarah Lawrence College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Bronxville, NY, enrolling approximately 1,743 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 29 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #188 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,743 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 Sarah Lawrence College is "Fondling" with 12 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 0.58 incidents per 1,000 students, Sarah Lawrence College reports 1495% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 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
#2858
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#188
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
11
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Sarah Lawrence College percentile rank 6.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2858 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Sarah Lawrence College reports 1495% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $66,862
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $66,862
- Avg Net Price
- $41,437
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 12%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 62%
- SAT Average
- 1366
- SAT Math Range
- 590–690
- ACT Average
- 31
- ACT Range
- 28–31
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 71%
- Retention Rate
- 87%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $34,251
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $53,603
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 85%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySarah Lawrence College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 38% (8 → 11 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Fondling | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 12 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 24 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 20 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 16 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 42 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Sarah Lawrence College 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).
NY
Sarah Lawrence College
9.18 incidents / 1,000 students
FM
College of Micronesia-FSM
1.15 incidents / 1,000 students
VI
University of the Virgin Islands
0.57 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
College of Micronesia-FSM
Pohnpei, FM · 1,740 enrolled
Safety Score 1.15
University of the Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie, VI · 1,739 enrolled
Safety Score 0.57
Frank Phillips College
Borger, TX · 1,748 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Cloquet, MN · 1,749 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI · 1,735 enrolled
Safety Score 1.15
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Sarah Lawrence College nationally (rank #2858), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sarah Lawrence College safe?
Sarah Lawrence College has a safety score of 9.18 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,858 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Sarah Lawrence College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Sarah Lawrence College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Sarah Lawrence College have fire safety data?
Yes. Sarah Lawrence College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Sarah Lawrence College's Safety Profile
Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY enrolls 1,743 students and has a safety score of 9.18 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2858 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 increased from 10 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Sarah Lawrence College's 9.18 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Sarah Lawrence College 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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