Canton, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

St Lawrence 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 2,089-student campus.

8.62
Incidents / 1k students
#2,835
Rank of 3,050
#185
NY rank
2,089
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

St Lawrence University reports 8.62 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,835 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 95% of ranked campuses its size.

8.62
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,835
of 3,050 ranked nationally
95%
report fewer incidents than this campus
7
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

-3 reported incidents

St Lawrence University decreased from 10 to 7 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 Lawrence University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Canton, NY, enrolling approximately 2,089 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 29 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #185 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,089 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 Lawrence University is "Rape" with 16 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 3.55 incidents per 1,000 students, St Lawrence University reports 142% more incidents per student.

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

8.62 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2835

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#185

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

7

across 11 crime categories

Where St Lawrence University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

9 safer than 5% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Lawrence University percentile rank 7.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2835 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

St Lawrence University reports 142% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$65,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,900
Avg Net Price
$28,651
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
21%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
54%
SAT Average
1371
SAT Math Range
610–710
ACT Average
31
ACT Range
30–33

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
91%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$55,037
Median Earnings (10yr)
$67,258
Loan Repayment (3yr)
88%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

St Lawrence University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 42% (12 → 7 incidents)

68101214 202120222023 12 7 ▼ -41.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 001
Burglary 000
Fondling 246
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 565
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 1 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 2
Liquor 2023 0 1
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 5
Liquor 2022 0 2
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 1 12
Liquor 2021 0 6
Weapons 2021 0 0

St Lawrence 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 Lawrence University

8.62 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,835
Enrollment
2,089
Data year
2023

NY

Union College

14.89 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,976
Enrollment
2,082
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH · 2,083 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Union College
Schenectady, NY · 2,082 enrolled
Safety Score 14.89
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX · 2,096 enrolled
Safety Score 0.95
Connors State College
Warner, OK · 2,098 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Hood College
Frederick, MD · 2,078 enrolled
Safety Score 1.92

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest St Lawrence University nationally (rank #2835), regardless of size or state.

California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
National Rank #2834
Earlham College
Richmond, IN
National Rank #2836
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
National Rank #2833
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
National Rank #2837
Lyon College
Batesville, AR
National Rank #2832

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Lawrence University safe?
St Lawrence University has a safety score of 8.62 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,835 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at St Lawrence University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does St Lawrence University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does St Lawrence University have fire safety data?
Yes. St Lawrence University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding St Lawrence University's Safety Profile

St Lawrence University in Canton, NY enrolls 2,089 students and has a safety score of 8.62 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2835 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 decreased from 10 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

St Lawrence University's 8.62 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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