Philadelphia, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Temple 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 30,205-student campus.

2.02
Incidents / 1k students
#2,004
Rank of 3,050
#74
PA rank
30,205
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Temple University reports 2.02 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,004 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 64% of ranked campuses its size.

2.02
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,004
of 3,050 ranked nationally
64%
report fewer incidents than this campus
43
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

+4 reported incidents

Temple University increased from 39 to 43 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

Temple University is a Public institution located in Philadelphia, PA, enrolling approximately 30,205 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 102 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #74 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 30,205 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Temple University is "Fondling" with 33 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 4.49 incidents per 1,000 students, Temple University reports 55% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 72 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

2.02 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2004

See peer comparison

State Rank (PA)

#74

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

43

across 11 crime categories

Where Temple 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 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Temple University percentile rank 34.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2004 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Temple University reports 55% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$23,011
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,958
Avg Net Price
$28,198
Median Debt
$24,395
Pell Grant Recipients
32%
How does this cost rank in PA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
80%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
83%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$50,860
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,727
Loan Repayment (3yr)
77%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 30,205 enrolled students, Temple University is in the largest 2% 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

Temple University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 115% (20 → 43 incidents)

1020304050 202120222023 20 43 ▲ +115.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 331
Arson 200
Burglary 12106
Fondling 14145
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 621
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 275
Robbery 432
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

72 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
72 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 1
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 3 40
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 0
Liquor 2023 0 163
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0

Temple 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

PA

Temple University

2.02 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,004
Enrollment
30,205
Data year
2023

IA

Iowa State University

3.38 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,349
Enrollment
30,177
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Iowa State University
Ames, IA · 30,177 enrolled
Safety Score 3.38
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · 30,298 enrolled
Safety Score 2.28
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · 30,321 enrolled
Safety Score 0.63
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · 30,362 enrolled
Safety Score 6.16
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · 30,042 enrolled
Safety Score 10.02

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Temple University nationally (rank #2004), regardless of size or state.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
National Rank #2003
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
National Rank #2005
Alvernia University
Reading, PA
National Rank #2002
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
National Rank #2006
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
National Rank #2001

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Temple University safe?
Temple University has a safety score of 2.02 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,004 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Temple University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Temple University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Temple University have fire safety data?
Yes. Temple 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 Temple University's Safety Profile

Temple University in Philadelphia, PA enrolls 30,205 students and has a safety score of 2.02 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2004 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 39 in 2022 to 43 in 2023.

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

What this means for you

Temple University's 2.02 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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