NY Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data

University at Buffalo — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics

BUFFALO, NY · 31,889 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 107 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 2.16 per 1,000 students · national rank #2057.

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Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 31,889 enrolled

Categories31%22%9%18%20%Criminal offensesVAWAHate crimesArrestsDisciplinary refs
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 31,889 enrolled

University at Buffalo is a Public institution located in BUFFALO, NY, enrolling approximately 31,889 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 107 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 2.16 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #2057 nationally and #125 within NY.

University at Buffalo reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 107 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 2.16 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #2057 and #125 within NY out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 31,889 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 University at Buffalo is "burglary" with 42 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 22 in 2021 to 45 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 1.89 incidents per 1,000 students, University at Buffalo reports 14% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 18 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 5 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 scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.

Safety Score

2.16 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2057

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#125

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

45

across 11 crime categories

Safety Percentile

University at Buffalo percentile rank 63.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2057 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University at Buffalo reports 14% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$10,936
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,536
Avg Net Price
$20,995
Median Debt
$19,000
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Average
1295
SAT Math Range
610–700
ACT Average
28
ACT Range
27–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
85%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$53,742
Median Earnings (10yr)
$70,814
Loan Repayment (3yr)
713500%

Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only
Crime Type 2023 (On-Campus)2022 (On-Campus)2021 (On-Campus)
aggravated_assault 010
arson 202
burglary 9249
fondling 563
incest 000
motor_vehicle_theft 2543
murder 010
negligent_manslaughter 000
rape 425
robbery 020
statutory_rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Total Fires Injuries Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 1 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records

Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records

Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
Liquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Disciplinary Actions
drugs 2023 0 8
liquor 2023 0 201
weapons 2023 0 0
drugs 2022 2 1
liquor 2022 1 234
weapons 2022 1 0
drugs 2021 2 47
liquor 2021 0 266
weapons 2021 0 0

University at Buffalo vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.

Selected

NY

University at Buffalo

2.16% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$31,889
Brackets
2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University at Buffalo safe?
University at Buffalo has a safety score of 2.16 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2057 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect University at Buffalo?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does University at Buffalo compare to similar schools?
University at Buffalo is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within NY. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does University at Buffalo have fire safety data?
Yes. University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo's Safety Profile

University at Buffalo in BUFFALO, NY enrolls 31,889 students and has a safety score of 2.16 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2057 nationally.

Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 40 in 2022 to 45 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

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Data sourced from official U.S. government datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.