Safety Score
21.06 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Seattle, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Seattle Pacific 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 2,659-student campus.
- 21.06
- Incidents / 1k students
- #3,014
- Rank of 3,050
- #62
- WA rank
- 2,659
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Seattle Pacific University reports 21.06 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #3,014 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 100% of ranked campuses its size.
- 21.06
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #3,014
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 100%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 40
- 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
Seattle Pacific University increased from 26 to 40 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 changesSeattle Pacific University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Seattle, WA, enrolling approximately 2,659 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 73 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #62 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 2,659 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 Seattle Pacific University is "Burglary" with 31 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 3.31 incidents per 1,000 students, Seattle Pacific University reports 536% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 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.
Seattle Pacific University's safety score of 21.06 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 1.2% 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.
National Rank
#3014
See peer comparison
State Rank (WA)
#62
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
40
across 11 crime categories
Where Seattle Pacific University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
21 safer than 0% 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
Seattle Pacific University percentile rank 1.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #3014 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Seattle Pacific University reports 536% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $40,407
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $40,407
- Avg Net Price
- $24,488
- Median Debt
- $24,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 83%
- ACT Average
- 24
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 62%
- Retention Rate
- 72%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $51,496
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $64,506
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 87%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlySeattle Pacific University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 471% (7 → 40 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 14 | 3 |
| Fondling | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 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
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 19 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 41 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 29 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 15 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 29 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Seattle Pacific 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).
WA
Seattle Pacific University
21.06 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Moravian University
4.14 incidents / 1,000 students
IA
Waldorf University
11.67 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA · 2,658 enrolled
Safety Score 4.14
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA · 2,657 enrolled
Safety Score 11.67
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN · 2,662 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · 2,665 enrolled
Safety Score 0.38
South Central College
North Mankato, MN · 2,652 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Seattle Pacific University nationally (rank #3014), regardless of size or state.
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, OR
National Rank #3013
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK
National Rank #3015
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Mary'S City, MD
National Rank #3012
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA
National Rank #3016
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS
National Rank #3011
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seattle Pacific University safe?
Seattle Pacific University has a safety score of 21.06 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #3,014 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Seattle Pacific University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Seattle Pacific University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does Seattle Pacific University have fire safety data?
Yes. Seattle Pacific 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 Seattle Pacific University's Safety Profile
Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA enrolls 2,659 students and has a safety score of 21.06 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #3014 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 26 in 2022 to 40 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
Seattle Pacific University's 21.06 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Seattle Pacific 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.