Cedar City, UT · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Southern Utah 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 15,033-student campus.

1.53
Incidents / 1k students
#1,825
Rank of 3,050
#15
UT rank
15,033
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Southern Utah University reports 1.53 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,825 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 57% of ranked campuses its size.

1.53
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,825
of 3,050 ranked nationally
57%
report fewer incidents than this campus
12
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

+1 reported incidents

Southern Utah University increased from 11 to 12 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

Southern Utah University is a Public institution located in Cedar City, UT, enrolling approximately 15,033 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 28 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within UT, it ranks #15 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 15,033 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 Southern Utah University is "Burglary" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in UT averaging 7.36 incidents per 1,000 students, Southern Utah University reports 79% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 11 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.

Safety Score

1.53 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1825

See peer comparison

State Rank (UT)

#15

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

12

across 11 crime categories

Where Southern Utah University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

2 safer than 43% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 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

Southern Utah University percentile rank 40.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1825 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Southern Utah University reports 79% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$6,962
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,192
Avg Net Price
$10,462
Median Debt
$12,500
Pell Grant Recipients
25%
How does this cost rank in UT? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
82%
ACT Average
23

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$41,147
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,296
Loan Repayment (3yr)
81%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 15,033 enrolled students, Southern Utah University is in the largest 6% 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

Southern Utah University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 140% (5 → 12 incidents)

051015 202120222023 5 12 ▲ +140.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 524
Fondling 250
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 201
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 340
Robbery 000
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 11 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 4 1
Liquor 2023 7 16
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 2 8
Liquor 2022 19 12
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 5 1
Liquor 2021 13 29
Weapons 2021 0 0

Southern Utah 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

UT

Southern Utah University

1.53 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,825
Enrollment
15,033
Data year
2023

GA

Emory University

14.69 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,974
Enrollment
15,046
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Emory University
Atlanta, GA · 15,046 enrolled
Safety Score 14.69
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE · 15,015 enrolled
Safety Score 1.80
CUNY City College
New York, NY · 15,012 enrolled
Safety Score 0.87
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · 15,008 enrolled
Safety Score 2.60
Yale University
New Haven, CT · 15,081 enrolled
Safety Score 16.84

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Southern Utah University nationally (rank #1825), regardless of size or state.

El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA
National Rank #1824
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY
National Rank #1826
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend, OR
National Rank #1823
University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN
National Rank #1827
Fortis Institute-Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
National Rank #1822

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Utah University safe?
Southern Utah University has a safety score of 1.53 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,825 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Southern Utah University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Southern Utah University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in UT.
Does Southern Utah University have fire safety data?
Yes. Southern Utah University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 11 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Southern Utah University's Safety Profile

Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT enrolls 15,033 students and has a safety score of 1.53 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1825 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 11 in 2022 to 12 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 11 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Southern Utah University's 1.53 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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