Hartford, CT · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Trinity College

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 2,276-student campus.

7.03
Incidents / 1k students
#2,745
Rank of 3,050
#28
CT rank
2,276
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Trinity College reports 7.03 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,745 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 92% of ranked campuses its size.

7.03
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,745
of 3,050 ranked nationally
92%
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

-1 reported incidents

Trinity College decreased from 8 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

Trinity College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Hartford, CT, enrolling approximately 2,276 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 26 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CT, it ranks #28 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,276 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 Trinity College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 9 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CT averaging 4.39 incidents per 1,000 students, Trinity College reports 60% more 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

7.03 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2745

See peer comparison

State Rank (CT)

#28

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

7

across 11 crime categories

Where Trinity College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

7 safer than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Trinity College percentile rank 10.0%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2745 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Trinity College reports 60% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$70,770
Out-of-State Tuition
$70,770
Avg Net Price
$34,832
Median Debt
$23,000
Pell Grant Recipients
14%
How does this cost rank in CT? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
29%
SAT Average
1415
SAT Math Range
640–730
ACT Average
31
ACT Range
30–34

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
90%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$67,628
Median Earnings (10yr)
$90,779
Loan Repayment (3yr)
85%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Trinity College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 36% (11 → 7 incidents)

681012 202120222023 11 7 ▼ -36.4%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 111
Arson 000
Burglary 231
Fondling 101
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 333
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 015
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 7
Liquor 2023 0 21
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 7
Liquor 2022 0 26
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 4
Liquor 2021 0 28
Weapons 2021 0 1

Trinity College 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

CT

Trinity College

7.03 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,745
Enrollment
2,276
Data year
2023

AK

Charter College

2.20 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,065
Enrollment
2,277
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Charter College
Anchorage, AK · 2,277 enrolled
Safety Score 2.20
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA · 2,277 enrolled
Safety Score 3.95
Grace College and Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN · 2,271 enrolled
Safety Score 2.20
Colby College
Waterville, ME · 2,284 enrolled
Safety Score 7.88
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA · 2,266 enrolled
Safety Score 5.74

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Trinity College nationally (rank #2745), regardless of size or state.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
National Rank #2744
Quincy University
Quincy, IL
National Rank #2746
Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI
National Rank #2743
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
National Rank #2747
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
National Rank #2742

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trinity College safe?
Trinity College has a safety score of 7.03 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,745 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Trinity College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Trinity College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CT.
Does Trinity College have fire safety data?
Yes. Trinity College 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 Trinity College's Safety Profile

Trinity College in Hartford, CT enrolls 2,276 students and has a safety score of 7.03 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2745 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 8 in 2022 to 7 in 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

Trinity College's 7.03 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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