Rochester, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

St. John Fisher 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 3,674-student campus.

1.36
Incidents / 1k students
#1,751
Rank of 3,050
#108
NY rank
3,674
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

St. John Fisher University reports 1.36 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,751 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 54% of ranked campuses its size.

1.36
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,751
of 3,050 ranked nationally
54%
report fewer incidents than this campus
2
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

No change

St. John Fisher University was unchanged from 2 to 2 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

St. John Fisher University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Rochester, NY, enrolling approximately 3,674 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 12 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #108 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,674 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 St. John Fisher University is "Rape" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 4.14 incidents per 1,000 students, St. John Fisher University reports 67% 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.

Safety Score

1.36 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1751

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#108

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

2

across 11 crime categories

Where St. John Fisher University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

1 safer than 46% 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

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

St. John Fisher University percentile rank 42.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1751 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

St. John Fisher University reports 67% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$41,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,190
Avg Net Price
$28,945
Median Debt
$23,250
Pell Grant Recipients
29%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Average
1214
SAT Math Range
560–650
ACT Average
26
ACT Range
23–28

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
86%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$61,198
Median Earnings (10yr)
$66,944
Loan Repayment (3yr)
82%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

St. John Fisher University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 75% (8 → 2 incidents)

0246810 202120222023 8 2 ▼ -75.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 011
Fondling 102
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 105
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 0 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 0 3
Liquor 2023 0 87
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 0
Liquor 2022 0 75
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 3
Liquor 2021 0 118
Weapons 2021 1 0

St. John Fisher 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

NY

St. John Fisher University

1.36 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,751
Enrollment
3,674
Data year
2023

FL

Stetson University

17.17 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,992
Enrollment
3,669
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ · 3,673 enrolled
Safety Score 1.09
Stetson University
Deland, FL · 3,669 enrolled
Safety Score 17.17
Lee University
Cleveland, TN · 3,680 enrolled
Safety Score 1.09
Marymount University
Arlington, VA · 3,667 enrolled
Safety Score 1.36
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN · 3,667 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest St. John Fisher University nationally (rank #1751), regardless of size or state.

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
National Rank #1750
Marymount University
Arlington, VA
National Rank #1752
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ
National Rank #1749
Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL
National Rank #1753
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
National Rank #1748

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. John Fisher University safe?
St. John Fisher University has a safety score of 1.36 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,751 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at St. John Fisher University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does St. John Fisher University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does St. John Fisher University have fire safety data?
Yes. St. John Fisher 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 St. John Fisher University's Safety Profile

St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY enrolls 3,674 students and has a safety score of 1.36 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1751 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 2 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

St. John Fisher University's 1.36 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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