Birmingham, AL · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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 21,160-student campus.

5.01
Incidents / 1k students
#2,583
Rank of 3,050
#42
AL rank
21,160
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Alabama at Birmingham reports 5.01 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,583 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 86% of ranked campuses its size.

5.01
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,583
of 3,050 ranked nationally
86%
report fewer incidents than this campus
82
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

+13 reported incidents

University of Alabama at Birmingham increased from 69 to 82 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

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Public institution located in Birmingham, AL, enrolling approximately 21,160 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 209 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AL, it ranks #42 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 21,160 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 of Alabama at Birmingham is "Fondling" with 61 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AL averaging 1.00 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Alabama at Birmingham reports 401% 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 18 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

5.01 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2583

See peer comparison

State Rank (AL)

#42

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

82

across 11 crime categories

Where University of Alabama at Birmingham sits among ranked U.S. campuses

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

5 safer than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

University of Alabama at Birmingham percentile rank 15.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2583 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Alabama at Birmingham reports 401% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$9,098
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,562
Avg Net Price
$18,749
Median Debt
$22,300
Pell Grant Recipients
34%
How does this cost rank in AL? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
88%
SAT Average
1258
SAT Math Range
610–740
ACT Average
27
ACT Range
23–30

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$46,572
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,501
Loan Repayment (3yr)
62%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Enrollment scale

How campus size shapes the safety figures

With 21,160 enrolled students, University of Alabama at Birmingham is in the largest 4% 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

University of Alabama at Birmingham: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 41% (58 → 82 incidents)

5060708090 202120222023 58 82 ▲ +41.4%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 995
Arson 020
Burglary 141521
Fondling 251818
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 26217
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 846
Robbery 001
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

18 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
18 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 31 13
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 48
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 11 26
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 84
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 2
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 18 20
Liquor 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 69
Weapons 2021 0 0
Weapons 2021 1 0

University of Alabama at Birmingham 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

AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

5.01 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,583
Enrollment
21,160
Data year
2023

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Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Alabama at Birmingham nationally (rank #2583), regardless of size or state.

Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
National Rank #2582
Drury University
Springfield, MO
National Rank #2584
St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY
National Rank #2581
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
National Rank #2585
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
National Rank #2580

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Alabama at Birmingham safe?
University of Alabama at Birmingham has a safety score of 5.01 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,583 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Alabama at Birmingham compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AL.
Does University of Alabama at Birmingham have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 of Alabama at Birmingham's Safety Profile

University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, AL enrolls 21,160 students and has a safety score of 5.01 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2583 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 increased from 69 in 2022 to 82 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

University of Alabama at Birmingham's 5.01 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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