Hato Rey, PR · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

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 4,390-student campus.

0.00
Incidents / 1k students
#667
Rank of 3,050
#24
PR rank
4,390
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico reports 0.00 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #667 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 82% of ranked campuses its size.

0.00
incidents / 1,000 students
#667
of 3,050 ranked nationally
82%
safer than ranked campuses its size
0
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

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico was unchanged from 0 to 0 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

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Hato Rey, PR, enrolling approximately 4,390 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 0 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PR, it ranks #24 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,390 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 Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico is "Aggravated Assault" with 0 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PR averaging 0.55 incidents per 1,000 students, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico reports 100% 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

0.00 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#667

Above-average safety

State Rank (PR)

#24

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

0

across 11 crime categories

Where Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

0 Safer than most safer than 82% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 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

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

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico percentile rank 78.1%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #667 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico reports 100% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,870
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,870
Avg Net Price
$17,540
Median Debt
$22,564
Pell Grant Recipients
62%
How does this cost rank in PR? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
26%
Retention Rate
78%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$37,753
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,540
Loan Repayment (3yr)
72%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico: on-campus incidents by year

Stable

0 202120222023 0 0 ▲ +0.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
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 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 0 0

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico 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

PR

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#667
Enrollment
4,390
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY · 4,392 enrolled
Safety Score 0.68
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS · 4,393 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA · 4,380 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA · 4,378 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI · 4,372 enrolled
Safety Score 2.06

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico nationally (rank #667), regardless of size or state.

Universidad Central Del Caribe
Bayamon, PR
National Rank #666
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
National Rank #668
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
Santurce, PR
National Rank #665
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
Gurabo, PR
National Rank #669
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus
Carolina, PR
National Rank #664

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico safe?
Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico has a safety score of 0.00 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #667 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PR.
Does Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico have fire safety data?
Yes. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico 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 Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico's Safety Profile

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico in Hato Rey, PR enrolls 4,390 students and has a safety score of 0.00 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #667 nationally. A score of 0.00 means no on-campus incidents were reported during the survey period, though this may reflect reporting practices rather than absolute safety.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 0 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

Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico's 0.00 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

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

PlainCampus is for informational purposes only and does not constitute safety, security, legal, or enrollment advice; the data describes reported on-campus activity, it is not a complete picture of safety at any campus and cannot predict any individual student's experience. See our appropriate use guidance.