Safety Score
1.22 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Jamaica, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
St. John's University-New York
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 19,691-student campus.
- 1.22
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,708
- Rank of 3,050
- #104
- NY rank
- 19,691
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
St. John's University-New York reports 1.22 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,708 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 52% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.22
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,708
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 52%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 22
- 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
St. John's University-New York increased from 14 to 22 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 changesSt. John's University-New York is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Jamaica, NY, enrolling approximately 19,691 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 41 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #104 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 19,691 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 St. John's University-New York is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 15 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 3.21 incidents per 1,000 students, St. John's University-New York reports 62% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 17 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 63 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
#1708
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#104
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
22
across 11 crime categories
Where St. John's University-New York sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 safer than 48% 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
St. John's University-New York percentile rank 44.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1708 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
St. John's University-New York reports 62% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $53,020
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $53,020
- Avg Net Price
- $29,999
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 24%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 83%
- SAT Average
- 1244
- SAT Math Range
- 570–670
- ACT Average
- 26
- ACT Range
- 24–29
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 67%
- Retention Rate
- 79%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $54,189
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $69,571
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 74%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 19,691 enrolled students, St. John's University-New York is in the largest 4% 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 onlySt. John's University-New York: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 340% (5 → 22 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Fondling | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 3 | 3 | 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 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
63 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 23 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
St. John's University-New York 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
St. John's University-New York
1.22 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
NJ
Rowan University
5.24 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
New York, NY · 19,698 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ · 19,660 enrolled
Safety Score 5.24
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · 19,745 enrolled
Safety Score 2.63
University of California-Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · 19,764 enrolled
Safety Score 5.52
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL · 19,593 enrolled
Safety Score 2.65
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest St. John's University-New York nationally (rank #1708), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. John's University-New York safe?
St. John's University-New York has a safety score of 1.22 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,708 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at St. John's University-New York?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does St. John's University-New York compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does St. John's University-New York have fire safety data?
Yes. St. John's University-New York reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 17 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding St. John's University-New York's Safety Profile
St. John's University-New York in Jamaica, NY enrolls 19,691 students and has a safety score of 1.22 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1708 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 14 in 2022 to 22 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 17 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
St. John's University-New York's 1.22 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh St. John's University-New York 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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