Safety Score
0.77 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Shippensburg, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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 5,184-student campus.
- 0.77
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,476
- Rank of 3,050
- #50
- PA rank
- 5,184
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania reports 0.77 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,476 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 56% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.77
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,476
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 56%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 4
- 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
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania was unchanged from 4 to 4 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 changesShippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a Public institution located in Shippensburg, PA, enrolling approximately 5,184 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 13 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #50 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,184 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is "Rape" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 3.24 incidents per 1,000 students, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania reports 76% 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 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
#1476
Above-average safety
State Rank (PA)
#50
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Where Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 56% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania percentile rank 51.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1476 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania reports 76% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $13,720
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $15,974
- Avg Net Price
- $23,726
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 87%
- SAT Average
- 1120
- ACT Range
- 16–28
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 54%
- Retention Rate
- 77%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,010
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,351
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 84%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyShippensburg University of Pennsylvania: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 20% (5 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fondling | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 1 | 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 | 14 | 20 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 40 | 34 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 25 | 20 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 40 | 33 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 16 | 9 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 21 | 17 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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).
PA
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
0.77 incidents / 1,000 students
AL
Auburn University at Montgomery
3.66 incidents / 1,000 students
VA
Virginia State University
10.60 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 5,189 enrolled
Safety Score 3.66
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · 5,190 enrolled
Safety Score 10.60
Unitek College
Fremont, CA · 5,191 enrolled
Safety Score 0.39
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA · 5,174 enrolled
Safety Score 0.19
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, MN · 5,195 enrolled
Safety Score 1.35
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania nationally (rank #1476), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania safe?
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has a safety score of 0.77 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,476 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania have fire safety data?
Yes. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's Safety Profile
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in Shippensburg, PA enrolls 5,184 students and has a safety score of 0.77 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1476 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 4 from 2022 to 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
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's 0.77 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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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